On the Job 

Students at Perrin Woods Elementary in Spring­field got a firsthand look at some of the science behind the efforts of the Bureau of Criminal Inves­tigation (BCI) when the BCI Science School visited last December.

Forensic scientists helped the fourth-graders participate in hands-on experiments illustrat­ing their day-to-day work investigating crimes. Students learned on the first day how math and science come into play when a crime scene is investigated, such as how points between pieces of evidence are measured.

Finding DNA and comparing it were demonstrated on the second day of the BCI Science School visit. On the third day, students looked at how various color change tests can be used on evidence. Examining and identifying handwriting and finger­prints rounded out the fourth day of the visit.

“Science can be fun,” said Attorney General Mike DeWine, who visited the school on the third day of activities with students and staff.

“BCI Science School was created to help expose students to some of the practical sides of sci­ence,” said Attorney General DeWine. “I want kids to dream big about their future careers, including thinking about a science career.”

The Attorney General’s Office will continue to explore ways in which it can offer Ohio’s students information and inspiration in their studies and possible careers.