Does the Age Old Technique of Fingerprinting Need an Update? A Closer Look at this Forensic Science Tool

August 9, 2018

Just because a technique has been used for over a 100 years, does that make it scientifically sound or reliable? …

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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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An Inside Look into the Role of a Digital Evidence Expert

June 17, 2018

In a new weekly series launched by TODAY, reporters investigate the future of work in today’s ever-changing society. Technological advancements …

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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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The Flipped Classroom: Strategies to Increase Student Engagement in Forensic Statistics

May 31, 2018

How often have you sat in a classroom, half-listening to a teacher lecture, feeling uninterested and not engaged? Many of …

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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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Remembering Daubert: A Recap of the CSAFE Symposium on Forensics, Statistics and Law at UVA

April 14, 2018

This is an invited blog post from Brandon Garrett, CSAFE researcher and White Burkett Miller Professor of Law and Public Affairs …

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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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Misuse of Statistics in the Courtroom: The Sally Clark Case

February 16, 2018

The Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence Director and Distinguished Professor of Statistics Dr. Alicia Carriquiry walks us …

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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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