Partner: Idaho State Police, Ada County Sheriff’s Office
Keywords: Forensic geophysics, Department of Geosciences,
Amount: $56520.00
Intellectual Property Status: None
Award Date: 08/01/2025
End Date: 07/31/2026
ABSTRACT
Forensic geophysics, a growing discipline that uses non-invasive and non-destructive techniques to identify subsurface disturbances, offers new possibilities for locating unmarked burials and associated crime scene evidence. At Boise State University, the Department of Geosciences often responds to requests from Idaho law enforcement agencies to assist in searching for missing persons. Building on this foundation, we seek to establish a Forensic Geoscience Hub (ForGe) that will formalize and expand this important work.