The Henry C. Lee Institute
of Forensic Science
at the University of New Haven
The Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science at the University of New Haven was conceived by Dr. Lee and other forensic scientists in the early 1990s and opened on the University of New Haven campus in the fall of 1998. Dr. Henry C. Lee, the Institute’s founder, has been a member of the University faculty since 1975. His internationally renowned reputation as one of the world’s leading forensic scientists coupled with the University of New Haven’s 35 year history as one of the foremost academic forensic programs in the country was the catalyst for the creation of the Institute.
Upcoming Events & Trainings
Mar. 30, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: University of NewHaven
Cost: $695
Shooting Reconstruction
This intensive five-day course is designed to provide law enforcement officers and investigators with the skills necessary to reconstruct a shooting scene.
May 26, 2026
Time: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: University of NewHaven
Cost: $499
Basic Forensic Photography
Covers a wide range of topics essential to developing the skills necessary to successfully document and preserve crime scenes and evidence through various forensic photography techniques and procedures.
Jun. 8, 2026
Time: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: University of NewHaven
Cost: $695
Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
Covers a wide range of topics essential to developing the skills necessary to successfully investigate a crime scene, while identifying, analyzing, and collecting bloodstain evidence using various techniques and procedures.
Jul. 6, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: University of NewHaven
Cost: $695
Forensic Science For Teachers
This immersive, hands‑on 5‑day workshop gives teachers the knowledge, confidence, and ready‑to‑use materials to bring forensic science alive for students.
Our Ties to the University of New Haven
Dr. Lee has been a member of the faculty at the University of New Haven since 1975 and helped establish one of the foremost academic forensic programs in the world. The University and its students are world-renowned in this field. You can visit www.newhaven.edu to find out more about undergraduate and graduate study in the University of New Haven’s Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences.
The Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science is housed in a state-of-the-art building on the University of New Haven campus. While we work hand-in-hand toward a common goal, it is important to note the Lee Institute is a separate entity that works closely with the University.
Through training, consultation, research and a unique public learning center, the Institute’s goal is to make the criminal justice system more effective. Toward that goal, we provide unique and effective training programs and cutting edge resources to professionals in the law enforcement fields.