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Service Learning and Forensic Science: The Oklahoma Tornado Victim Project

During the afternoon of May 24, 2011, several large tornados touched down in Oklahoma killing at least ten people and leaving a path of damage fifty miles long. Not only were lives lost, but also computers and other digital devices were severely damaged leaving victims without access to pictures, documents and other vital data stored on these devices. Digital Forensics students, using the knowledge and skills they learned in class and the same high-tech equipment used to solve crimes were able to recover gigabytes of treasured memories and important documents for tornado victims. This service-learning project provided a rich learning experience for students, integrated meaningful community service and strengthen ties with the community.

Posted on April 16, 2019 by Dr. Mark McCoy

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