Some 30 youngsters from 4th through 7th grades were analyzing fibers, soils and drugs in the Dolan Science Center's General Chemistry lab this afternoon (Jun 21) under the supervision of JCU chemistry majors and Adjunt Instructor Faith Whitworth (at right in lab coat).Their's is one of two groups taking part in a somewhat unusual week-long summer camp -- Forensic Science Chemistry for Kids.

Monday's studies dealt with finger, lip and DNA printing; on Wednesday a University Heights police officer discusses ballistics; on Thursday the subject is forgery (checks, coins and art); and on Friday it's blood, urine and composite sketches. "This is our 6th year and we have a tremendous following," observed Faith Whitworth, who plans the camp along with Associate Professor Mike Nichols.

Assisting were JCU science majors Diana Abdalla, Ashley Boone, Krista Corabi, Hallie Garofalo, Laurel Ianni, Ivan Islamaj, Christina Leposa, Jason Piper, Jenny Sopkovich andMarybeth Valek. (Place mouse over images to reveal captions.