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NIST will Host a Workshop on the Scientific Foundation Review of Footwear Impression Examination

July 17, 2023

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has begun work on a new Scientific Foundation Review for footwear impression …

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NIST Webinar will Discuss the Scientific Foundation Review on Bitemark Analysis

September 27, 2022

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) will host a webinar to discuss its latest Scientific Foundation Review on …

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WEBINAR Q&A: BLIND TESTING IN FIREARMS EXAMINATION: PRELIMINARY RESULTS, BENEFITS, LIMITATIONS, AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS

July 22, 2022

On June 23, the Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence (CSAFE) hosted the webinar, Blind Testing in Firearms …

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WEBINAR Q&A: SHINING A LIGHT ON BLACK BOX STUDIES

June 24, 2022

On April 22, the Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence (CSAFE) hosted the webinar, Shining a Light on …

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AAFS Cooperative Agreement with NIST Provides Standards Resources and Training to the Forensic Science Community

May 27, 2022

The American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) announced in December 2021 a cooperative agreement with the National Institute of Standards …

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ASCLD Forensic Research Committee Provides Useful Resources for Researchers and Practitioners

October 26, 2021

The American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors (ASCLD) Forensic Research Committee (FRC) works to identify the research, development, technology and …

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CSAFE’s October Webinar will Feature New Black Box Study on Bloodstain Pattern Analysis

September 29, 2021

A new study assessing the accuracy and reproducibility of practicing bloodstain pattern analysts’ conclusions will be the focus of an …

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OSAC Public Update Meeting Set for Wednesday, Sept. 29

August 19, 2021

Plan to attend the Organization of Scientific Area Committees (OSAC) for Forensic Science Public Update Meeting on Sept. 29, 2021, …

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Webinar Q&A: Treatment of Inconclusive Results in Error Rates of Firearms Studies

March 2, 2021

On Feb. 10, the Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence (CSAFE) hosted the webinar, Treatment of Inconclusive Results …

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OSAC’s New Process Map Focuses on Firearms Examinations

February 1, 2021

The Organization of Scientific Area Committees (OSAC) for Forensic Science, in partnership with the Association of Firearm and Tool Mark …

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Tips for Students Pursuing Careers in Forensic Science

February 17, 2020

The exciting role of forensic scientist combines the power of observation, inference and research-based analysis to fight crime. From identifying …

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First Interdisciplinary Training Standard Approved by OSAC

February 7, 2020

The Organization of Scientific Area Committees (OSAC) for Forensic Science registry of approved standards now includes its first interdisciplinary training standard. This …

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