Forensic Institute for Research and Education

Welcome to the Forensic Institute for Research and Education at MTSU.

MTSU established the Forensic Institute for Research and Education (FIRE) in summer 2006. The institute, under the direction of nationally known forensic anthropologist Dr. Hugh Berryman, brings together faculty and students in several scientific specialties to provide exceptional educational and training opportunities for law enforcement, medical examiners, coroners, attorneys, social workers, and other groups in forensic science and Homeland Security. FIRE also fosters research collaboration and grant development among faculty.

The Forensic Institute for Research and Education is located in Room 307 of Todd Hall. If you would like more information about FIRE, please contact us at 615-494-7713 or fire@mtsu.edu.


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Please consider donating to FIRE:

To establish a new scholarship or for more information about supporting the Forensic Institute for Research and Development, please contact: Robyn Kilpatrick, Development Director, College of Liberal Arts, Middle Tennessee State University, MTSU P.O. Box 109, Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37132. (615)898-5223. http://www.mtsu.edu/liberalarts

To make a gift online, click on Donate to MTSU. We accept MasterCard, VISA and American Express. When you visit the link you are given a chance to make a "Gift Designation." Please check select the funds for your gift, then select other in the box that will appear, then you will type in your fund preference, Forensic Institute for Research and Education Fund, in Other Giving Preference/Additional Comments box. Then finish filling in the information and click next at the bottom.

On behalf of FIRE,
we sincerely thank you for your generous donation.