Working Paper No. 001: The Case for Forensic STEM™

This working paper introduces the research problem that led to the development of Forensic STEM™, a proposed methodology for investigating human systems through structured observation, systematic reconstruction and evidence-based evaluation. Rather than proposing a new academic discipline, Forensic STEM™ is presented as an evolving research programme that explores whether a transferable investigative methodology can support the reconstruction and evaluation of human systems across diverse contexts. Working Paper No. 001 establishes the research problem, outlines the proposed research gap, introduces the initial research agenda and presents the ethical principles that will guide future development of the methodology. Version: 1.0 This publication represents the first official research output of the g² Insight Lab research programme.