Jasmine M Drake

Jasmine M Drake

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About

Dr. Jasmine Drake is an Assistant Professor and Graduate Program Director in the Department of Administration of Justice at Texas Southern University in Houston, Tx. Dr. Drake is also a Governor-Appointed Commissioner of the Texas Forensic Science Commission. Dr. Drake received her Bachelors of Science Degree (BS) in Chemistry from Southern University and her Doctorate (PhD) in Chemistry from Louisiana State University. Additionally, Dr. Drake received a prestigious postdoctoral fellowship from the National Research Council (NRC) to work for over 3 years at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Center for neutron research in Gaithersburg, MD. Previously, Dr. Drake also worked as a forensic chemist for the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) South Central Laboratory in Dallas, TX, where her primary professional responsibilities included controlled substance identification and analysis of evidence submitted by law enforcement officials. She also assisted with clandestine laboratory operations and testified in court when called upon. Previously, Dr. Drake she has also held a faculty position in the Department of Forensic Science at Sam Houston State University and has taught Chemistry and Forensic Science at Nimitz High School in Irving Independent school district. With over 6 years of experience as a forensic chemist, Dr. Drake’s primary research interests at TSU involve creating and implementing innovative methods for in-field controlled substance analysis, exploring the effects of forensic and drug policies, and investigating the impact of STEM Training Opportunities. She is also very passionate about introducing science and in particular, forensic science, to the youth, K-12 educators, and law enforcement officials through the various hands-on forensic science workshops and training opportunities she has organized and conducted.

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  • Curriculum Vitae

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Education/Academic qualification

Chemistry, PhD, Louisiana State University

Chemistry, BS, Southern University and A & M College

Research Interests

  • Controlled Substance Analysis, Synthetic and Designer Drugs, Drug Policy, and STEM Training Outcomes

Disciplines

  • Public Affairs