The Evolution of Blood-Stain Pattern Analysis Verdicts in the Courtroom

July 10, 2018

Blood-stain pattern analysts are often called upon to help determine events surrounding a crime, and today their testimony is accepted …

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Human Versus Machine: NIST Study Investigates AI’s Role in Forensic Face Recognition

June 29, 2018

The debate of human versus machine continues to increase with rapidly changing technology. A new study by the National Institute …

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Understanding How Statistics Can Address Forensic Science Challenges

June 10, 2018

This post is based on the article “Statistical Issues in Forensic Science” by CSAFE Co-Director Hal Stern of UCI. The full …

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Forensic Evidence and Forensic Examinations – The Basics

April 25, 2018

This post is based on the article “Statistical Issues in Forensic Science” by CSAFE Co-Director and Professor of Statistics Hal Stern …

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Forensic Terminology Explained: OSAC Releases New Online Lexicon

March 29, 2018

Forensic science is a broad field that encompasses a wide variety of disciplines and the roles of forensic examiners are …

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Digital Evidence: How Technology Changes the World of Crime

March 20, 2018

Our world today revolves around technology more than ever before. From cell phones to tablets to the latest social media …

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Human Factors in Forensic Science: CSAFE Researchers Explain Cognitive Psychology’s Role

January 30, 2018

Is the field of science-based solely on logic and facts? A closer look reveals that science is not always as …

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How Does the Law Impact the Regulation of Forensic Evidence?

January 26, 2018

Recent advancements in technology have brought forensic science to the forefront in criminal investigations.  While investigators are increasingly relying on …

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NIST: A Leader in Forensic Science and Valued CSAFE Partner

January 19, 2018

Imagine a world without standard measurements.  How would we quantify the weight of our food, or the length of material …

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A Look Inside the CSI Effect

January 10, 2018

Are crime scene dramas to blame for unrealistic perceptions of  forensic science in the general public?CBS launched the first episode of …

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Open Source Software: Applications in Forensics and The Courtroom

November 29, 2017

This is an invited blog post from Richard Torres, an attorney at the Legal Aid Society in New York City. …

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Stronger Together: How Collaborative Research Is Paving the Way for Groundbreaking Innovation in Forensics

October 15, 2017

Scientific collaborative research is far from a new idea. Research papers rarely have one author. National funding organizations acknowledge the …

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