January 1, 2013
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Frederick Baxendale, Professor and Extension Entomologist in the Department of Entomology at UNL, as the new Director of the Forensic Science Degree Program.
With over 30 years of experience as a professional entomologist, Dr. Baxendale has provided forensic entomology training for the Lincoln Police Department, Lancaster County Sheriff's Office, and the Omaha Regional Office of the FBI, and has participated in the collection and analysis of entomological evidence at death scene investigations. He is Daubert Certified as an Expert Witness in Forensic Entomology.
Dr. Baxendale has published over 350 research and extension articles, secured more than $5 million in competitive and grant-in-aid funding to help support his extension, applied research, and education programs, and has been the recipient of numerous UNL, regional and national awards for excellence in Extension programming. He has served as an entomology panelist on the popular “Backyard Farmer” television program since 1985.
Welcome Dr. Baxendale!