Dr. Jennifer Hall Rivera

The field of forensics has grown far beyond catching criminals by finding their fingerprints or footprints at crime scenes, techniques first popularized in Sherlock Holmes’ mysteries 100-plus years ago. Over the decades, investigative advancements in forensics have made significant progress and solved untold numbers of crimes. They have become a part of popular culture, including various TV programs.

Recognizing how the field of forensics can be applied to apologetics, Dr. Jennifer Rivera leads popular hands-on forensics programs at AiG’s attractions as the Director of Educational Programs. In addition to over 15 years of teaching experience in the sciences, Dr. Rivera holds an education doctorate in curriculum and instruction, an MAT with a science concentration, and a BA in criminal justice, with hundreds of training hours in the forensic disciplines. Dr. Rivera used to work in a crime scene unit in southern Florida (no, it wasn’t of CSI: Miami TV fame!) and has had multiple speaking engagements for the International Association for Identification, the largest organization for crime scene personnel.

Today, Dr. Rivera declares she’s thrilled to educate children, teens, and adults as she presents “the truth of God’s Word using science, showing how science confirms the Bible.” In addition, she leads Explore Jr., Explore Days and Exploration. These are hands-on programs (for ages 5–10, 11–18, and 18+) at the Creation Museum and Ark Encounter. Dr. Rivera also presents free Discover programs for daily guests at the museum. Topics include forensic fingerprint basics, forensic DNA fingerprinting, forensic hair analysis, and more. Dr. Rivera directs and teaches high school labs, such as the popular High School Lab Forensic Science program, in the new state-of-the-art laboratory at the Ark Encounter and in the lab at the Creation Museum.

Dr. Rivera’s writings include the book Work of Your Hand: Fingerprints, God, and You!, a high school textbook titled Intro to Forensic Science from a Biblical Worldview, and articles in professional journals.

On days when Dr. Rivera is not hard at work teaching or writing, she enjoys hiking and traveling.

Fun Facts

• Favorite verse: Proverbs 3:5–6
• Favorite forensic show on TV: Forensic Files
• Food she most misses in southern Florida: Authentic Cuban cuisine
• Most unusual vacation: The Arctic Circle of Alaska with her daughter; they saw the Northern Lights, went dogsledding, etc.
• How she first connected to AiG: Watching a video of Ken Ham
• Favorite book (excluding the Bible): Lord of the Rings trilogy

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Latest Articles by Dr. Jennifer Hall Rivera

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  Mathematics

  

  The characteristics of math reflect characteristics of God, its Creator.

• 数多くの脳で武装されて

  

  あなたの腕を気に入っていますか？ 地上で最も格好いい無脊椎動物に聞いてみよう。

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  Trosbekendelse
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  Solar System

  

  What does our solar system, with its planets, moons, and asteroids, reveal about the origin, age, and incredible diversity of the universe?

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  Stem Cells

  

  Do the potential benefits of embryonic stem cell research justify the destruction of human life? Or is there a viable alternative?

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  About the Author

  from Taking Back Astronomy

  Dr. Jason Lisle’s biography

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  Vídeos
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  Big Bang

  

  Does observational science support the big bang, the idea that 13 billion years ago all matter came from nothing and eventually formed everything we see today?

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  Quizzes

  
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  Homosexuality

  

  What does the Bible have to say about homosexual “marriage”? How should Christians respond to the ever increasing acceptance of this behavior?

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  Formål
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  Cain

  

  One of the most asked questions by skeptics and Christians alike is, “Where did Cain get his wife?” Genesis provides the simple answer!

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  Sun

  

  The sun, a star situated the perfect distance from earth to supply needed heat and light, shows evidence of special design by a loving Creator.

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  Why Won’t They Listen?

  

  This revolutionary book has already opened the eyes of thousands of Christians showing why the traditional methods of evangelism are not reaching today’s humanistic, evolutionized culture. By applying proven soul-winning methods as found in the Scriptures, this book will revolutionize your witnessing. Why not encourage your pastors to read it too?

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  Creation Vacations

  

  Opportunities to see and explore God’s amazing creation abound, whether at a national park, a Christian-themed venue, or a natural history museum.

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  Declaración de fe
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  The Pilgrim’s Progress

  

  The Pilgrim’s Progress is a spiritual allegory that follows the path of Christian, a man weighed down by his burden of sin. He leaves the City of Destruction and learns that nothing can remove his burden other than the cross of Christ. But that is only the beginning of his journey through life to the Celestial City.

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  Disease

  

  Disease, an enemy in a once-perfect creation, does not provide evidence of evolution but rather shows the destructive and often deadly effects of sin.

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  Essays on Origins: Creation vs. Evolution

  
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  Reptiles

  

  Snakes, lizards, alligators, and other reptiles may or may not be your favorite animals, but certainly their brilliant design draws attention to their Designer.

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  After Eden

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  Creación

  

  Dios creó todo de manera especial en seis días literales de 24-horas. Esta creación original fue perfecta y sin pecado o muerte.

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