Insects can crack criminal cases involving dead bodies, and forensic entomologists are the ones who study them! Meet Dr. Krystal Hans, a forensic entomologist at Purdue University. In this episode, we'll explore how forensic entomologists utilize insects to aid in criminal investigations, the intricate balance between academic responsibilities and real-world casework, the emotional impact of working in death investigations, the challenges and rewards of her profession, advice for aspiring forensic entomologists, and a glimpse into the evolving trends in this intriguing career. 📱 CONNECT WITH DR. KRYSTAL: Website / https://hansforensics.com/ LinkedIn / https://www.linkedin.com/in/krystal-r-hans-ph-d-m-abfe-b673b713a/ FOLLOW US ON OTHER SOCIALS: 🎙 Podcast / https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jobdictionary 🌍  Website / https://jobdictionary.com 🐦  Twitter / https://x.com/jobdictionary_ 📸  Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/jobdictionary/ 📱  TikTok / https://www.tiktok.com/@jobdictionary 👨‍💻  Linkedin / https://www.linkedin.com/company/jobdictionary/ 🎥  Facebook / https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557725591538 WHAT IS JOB DICTIONARY? Hey 👋 Job Dictionary is a free education platform showing you the 95% of jobs you’ve never heard of before, sharing in-depth interviews with professionals in a vast variety of fields, so you can see what the job is REALLY like through their personal experience and pick the best one for you. Visit jobdictionary.com to explore our vast selection of categories (launching this July 2024) and grab our Job Hunt Hacks to help you land your dream job. ⌚️Timestamps: 00:00 What does a forensic entomologist do? 06:39 Degrees required to become a forensic entomologist 09:55 Most exciting part of being a forensic entomologist 13:05 What people overestimate about forensic entomology 15:42 Industry trends 18:54 Advice to younger self 21:05 Explore jobs, subscribe, engage, and connect socially.