CSI Camp at University of Rochester
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Reported by: Ali Touhey
Tuesday, Jul 29, 2008 @04:35pm EDT
 It's a hit show on CBS that draws millions of viewers each week. Now, it's inspiring young minds to explore the world of forensics.
"I've always wondered how CSI's are able to do what they do," said Andres Rivas, an 8th grader from Irondequoit. "I wanted to learn about implimenting the process, rather than just seeing it on television."
The 13-year-old Rivas is getting that chance through Rochester CSI - a week-long course being offered at the University of Rochester. Kids spend the week using a microscope to get a closer look at hair samples, fingerprints and DNA - even analyzing and solving a crime.
One of the benefits of taking the program is the hands on experience students might not get in a classroom.
"Kids get so bogged down by notes and labs," said Dennis Mucenski, an instructor at CSI camp. "I want them to see science as fun."
Fun, but not as simple as television shows make it out to be.
"With the fingertips, they all think on CSI it's an instant match, but it really brings up you top matches," said Mucenski.
By teaching that to students at a young age, Mucenski hopes it will help them decide even earlier what profession they want to explore - or leave to the actors, like camper Madison Dixon-Schwabl.
"I think the camp is fun," said Madison, "for meeting new people and having a new experience."
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