Creation of a pollen database for forensic identification purposes

by Nycol Cotto Flores

The goal of this research project was to assess pollen grain types and their distribution in dust samples collected from outdoor surfaces within the central portion of the University Park campus. Light microscopy was used to identify and tabulate the pollen types. The significance of the data was assessed based on examination of campus plant and tree distribution maps. This research will provide valuable fundamental studies for using pollen in forensic and intelligence investigations.

Major: 
Forensic Science and General Biology
Exhibition Category: 
Health and Life Sciences
Exhibition Format: 
Poster Presentation
Campus: 
University Park
Faculty Sponsor: 
Dr. Jack Hietpas
Location: 
Alumni Hall, HUB-Robeson Center
Poster Number: 
273