Forensic Chemistry and Physical Evidence with Dr Kari Pitts

<p>Dr Kari Pitts is a Forensic Chemist and Mineralogist in the Physical Evidence Team of ChemCentre’s Forensic Science Laboratory. She holds a PhD and a Masters in Forensic Science from UWA, and a Bachelor of Science with Honours from Curtin University. Working at ChemCentre for nearing 16 years, her expertise is trace evidence; including paint, glass, gunshot residue, soils, fibres, and anything else that isn’t biological, a drug or radioactive. Dr Pitts has reported over 300 cases and given expert evidence in criminal trials in Australia and New Zealand. With a passion for outreach, she was the 2016 RACI WA Bayliss youth lecturer and a 2019-20 Science and Technology Australia Superstar of STEM.  </p> <p>In our conversation, we talk about Kari's journey to forensic science, working with physical evidence, and how it's not quite like CSI.</p> <p>Show Notes: <a href='https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/kari-pitts'>https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/kari-pitts</a></p> <p>Connect with STEAM Powered:</p> <p><a href='https://steampoweredshow.com/'>Website</a> | <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQc5a752mPc_XI62CS0ZKlA'>YouTube</a> | <a href='https://facebook.com/steampoweredshow'>Facebook</a> | <a href='https://instagram.com/steampoweredshow'>Instagram</a> | <a href='https://twitter.com/steampoweredshw'>Twitter</a> | <a href='https://www.patreon.com/steampoweredshow'>Patreon</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Music is Gypsy Jazz in Paris 1935 by <a href='http://www.brettvandonselmusic.com/'>Brett Van Donsel</a>.</p> <br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy