'Once I saw how science can help solve a crime, I was hooked:' A conversation with Valisha Edwards, FBI Visiting Scientist Program

Valisha Edwards is an ORISE Fellow in the FBI Visiting Scientist Program. At the time of this conversation, Edwards was in the Counterterrorism and Forensic Science Research Unit where she managed multiple projects ranging from primary explosives to toxicology, overseeing analytical techniques and instrumentation that pertains to these projects. "I typically map out the research in general in its entirety, and then I just do the testing that's required for each project," she said. Edwards has previous experience as a forensic chemist and a police laboratory criminalist. Still, like many of us, she struggles with imposter syndrome. Learn more about Edwards and her research during this thoughtful and engaging conversation. Learn more about the FBI Visiting Scientist Program here: https://orise.orau.gov/fbi/profiles/index.html