Alexys

Some kids want to be doctors while others dream of becoming police officers. However, junior Alexys Carter wants to be a little bit of both—a forensic investigator. They arrive at a crime scene and immediately sketch out what has happened, while also collecting and bagging evidence. Then, they bring it to a laboratory and try to piece everything together. A forensic investigator is sometimes known as a forensic scientist, except that a scientist rarely visits the crime scene.
“Helping solve a crime seems important and interesting. Plus, the process of sketching the scene of the crime and submitting forensic evidence to get tested seems really fascinating. I’ve always wanted to go into a forensic field of work,” said Carter.
To become a forensic scientist, one must prepare for it beforehand in order to increase their chances of succeeding in the field.
“I know Cal State L.A. has a great forensics program, so I plan on going there for a while. I also want to intern in a forensics lab in college, and take biology and forensic classes,” said Carter.
Schooling needed to become a forensic scientist: Bachelor’s degree in biology and chemistry or a related natural sciences field. Afterwards, one can immediately apply for the job or continue their education with graduate school while earning a Master of Science in Forensic Science degree.
Annual salary of about: $35,000 to $52,000