Students lead an academic workshop on forensic ballistics at UMECIT Santiago
The Metropolitan University of Education, Science, and Technology (UMECIT), through its Santiago campus, continues to promote high-impact educational experiences. On this occasion, an academic internship was held with students from the A-A2022 group of the Bachelor's Degree in Criminalistics and Forensic Sciences, focusing on the study of forensic ballistics.
The activity was led by Professor Gabriel Caco and featured an innovative structure that combined a keynote lecture with a practical workshop. A distinctive aspect of this event was that the students themselves were responsible for its design and execution, thus promoting peer learning and strengthening key skills such as communication, teamwork, and scientific outreach.
During the conference, the three fundamental areas of ballistics were addressed:
Internal ballistics, which studies the behavior of the projectile inside the weapon before leaving the barrel.
External ballistics, focused on the trajectory of the projectile through the air, considering physical factors such as gravity, wind and air resistance.
Terminal ballistics, which analyzes the impact of the projectile on the target, the energy transfer and the effects generated.
The practical workshop provided attendees with the opportunity to observe the real-life application of theoretical concepts, directly connecting classroom knowledge with professional settings. This experience demonstrated the value of applied learning and reaffirmed UMECIT's commitment to comprehensive, dynamic education geared toward developing real-world skills in the field of forensics.
