Candice Bridge
Candice Mae Bridge | |
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Alma mater | University of Central Florida Howard University |
Scientific career | |
Institutions | United States Army Howard University University of Central Florida |
Thesis | Discrimination of forensic trace evidence using laser induced breakdown spectroscopy (2007) |
Candice Mae Bridge is an American chemist and Associate Professor of Chemistry and Forensic Science at the University of Central Florida.[1] Her research considers the development of mass spectroscopy for forensic analysis, including the characterization of lubricant from rape victims and residue from gunshots, as well as the identification of drugs in urine samples.
Early life and education
Bridge is from Brooklyn, New York.[2] She was encouraged by her high school guidance counselor to study chemistry at university.[3] Bridge earned her bachelor's degree in chemistry and applied mathematics at Howard University, where she worked in the laboratory of Folahan Ayorinde. She moved to the University of Central Florida for her graduate studies, where she worked alongside Michael Sigman on the development of laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) for forensic analysis. Before the work of Bridge, forensic analysis was conducted using scanning electron microscopy energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), which is a time consuming analytical tool that is impractical for high throughout analysis.[4] On the other hand, LIBS offers the opportunity for elemental analysis based on the emissions of the ionic, atomic and diatomic molecular components.[4] As part of her doctoral research, Bridge developed statistical methods that allowed analysis of known and unknown samples. She was one of the first people with a doctoral degree in forensic science in the United States.[5] After earning her doctorate, Bridge remained at the University of Central Florida College of Optics and Photonics where she continued to study LIBS and developed sophisticated analytical techniques. In 2008 Bridge joined Howard University as a lecturer of chemistry, and was voted Professor of the Year.[6]
Research and career
After a year at Howard University, Bridge joined the
In 2014 Bridge was appointed an Assistant Professor at the
Awards and honors
- 2009 Professor of the Year, Howard University Chemistry Department[5]
- 2014 United States Army Commanders Award for Civilian Service[citation needed]
- 2016 UCF Woman Making History[3]
- 2017 Essence magazine Young Phenom[13]
Selected publications
- Bridge, Candice M.; Powell, Joseph; Steele, Katie L.; Sigman, Michael E. (2007-12-01). "Forensic comparative glass analysis by laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy". ISSN 0584-8547.
- Sisco, Edward; Dake, Jeffrey; Bridge, Candice (2013-10-10). "Screening for trace explosives by AccuTOF™-DART®: An in-depth validation study". PMID 24053876.
- Bridge, Candice M.; Powell, Joseph; Steele, Katie L.; Williams, Mary; MacInnis, Jean M.; Sigman, Michael E. (2006-10-01). "Characterization of Automobile Float Glass with Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy and Laser Ablation Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry". S2CID 19902923.
- Marić, Mark; Bridge, Candice (2016). "Characterizing and Classifying Water-Based Lubricants using Direct Analysis in Real Time® – Time of Flight Mass Spectrometry". Forensic Science International. 266: 73–79. Elsevier Science Direct.
References
- ^ "Candice Bridge". Chemistry. Retrieved 2020-08-16.
- ^ a b c d "To find rapists, Candice Bridge examines what condoms leave behind". Chemical & Engineering News. Archived from the original on Nov 5, 2020. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
- ^ a b "Candice Bridge". womenfaculty.afia.ucf.edu. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
- ^ OCLC 319843076. Archived from the originalon Mar 23, 2020.
- ^ a b c Staff, The Root. "Black Female Chemistry Professor Awarded $324,000 to Study Rape-Investigation Methods". The Root. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
- S2CID 195879973.
- ^ "Defense Forensic Science Center". U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command. Archived from the original on 2016-05-22. Retrieved 2020-08-16.
- ^ a b "Bridge, Candice". Retrieved 2020-08-11.
- ^ "Candice Bridge, Ph.D." FSR&C. 2018-08-12. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
- ^ "Candice Bridge, Ph.D." College of Sciences. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
- ^ Willis, Kiersten (2016-12-05). "Black Female Chemistry Instructor Earns $324K Grant to Research Rape Investigation Methods". Atlanta Black Star. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
- ^ Wednesday; July 29; Editor-in-Chief, 2020 Michelle Taylor. "Sexual Lubricant Survey, Database Seek to Understand Needs of Forensic Community". www.forensicmag.com. Retrieved 2020-08-16.
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has generic name (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Dr. Candice Bridge Featured Amongst Black STEM Leaders in Essence Magazine". Gabriel PR. 2018-02-13. Retrieved 2020-08-11.