Open to all academic majors and fields of business!
register to attend
registered mentors & students
Mentor’s Schedule:
Sunday, April 6, 2025:
♦ 5 - 7 p.m. - Opening Reception - Milano Ballroom
Mentors, Fellows, Faculty, Staff, Distinguished Guests Only
Monday, April 7, 2025:
♦ 7 - 8 a.m. - Arrival (coffee and donuts) - Milano Ballroom
♦ 8 a.m. - Roll Call and Official Start
♦ 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - CSI Room Rotations
♦ 12:30 p.m. - Lunch Break - Lunch provided for all mentors
♦ 1:30 - 4 p.m. - CSI Room Rotations
♦ 4 p.m. - Judging
♦ 4 - 7 p.m. - Closing presentation and announcement of winners - Milano Ballroom
Student’s Schedule:
Monday, April 7, 2025:
♦ 8 a.m. - Roll Call and Official Start
♦ 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - CSI Room Rotations
♦ 12:30 p.m. - Lunch Break (on your own)
♦ 1:30 - 4 p.m. - CSI Room Rotations
♦ 4 p.m. - Judging
♦ 4 - 7 p.m. - Closing presentation and announcement of winners - Milano Ballroom
What are the expectations of becoming a mentor?
♦ Attend all events; Sunday evening and most of Monday. Must stay through to 4 p.m. on Monday, until the announcement of winners.
♦ Mentor a group of students as they work to investigate a crime scene.
♦ Foster relationships between current students and graduates, who now work in the field.
♦ Be engaging and show off your knowledge and expertise!
Please note that we may not be able to provide lodging for this event, so we are looking for mentors who are either local to the region or who would be able to arrange for their own lodging.
What are the expectations/ benefits for students wishing to participate?
♦ Register yourself as a free agent, or register a team of 6 to be placed with a mentor.
♦ Attend all events; Sunday evening and most of Monday. Must stay through to 4 p.m. on Monday for closing reception.
♦ Build relationships with graduates who are working in the crime-solving field.
♦ Participate in real-life problem-solving, build your creativity, and expand your teamwork skills.
♦ Open to all academic majors; must sign-up in advance; 10 team limit.
Note: Students need to be in good standing with their classes, and receive permission from their professors to participate. Click here for the signature form for your professors to sign off on. If you do not have permission to miss a class for this event, you may still participate. Your team will carry on without you while you are in class and you can rejoin them when your class has ended.
Questions? Please contact Associate Professor Steph Ainsworth via email or at (802) 485-2006.