CSAFE Explains Machine Learning’s Evolving Role in Forensic Science

February 28, 2020

Over the past decade, statistical thinking has gained ground among forensic practitioners and researchers. Machine learning methods, one such type …

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Connect with CSAFE at AAFS

January 28, 2020

The American Academy of Forensic Sciences Annual Scientific Meeting is right around the corner. On February 17-22, CSAFE will join …

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We’re Hiring! Apply Today and Help CSAFE Improve Forensic Science

October 3, 2019

Are you passionate about collaborative research? Do you love to apply your knowledge of statistics to real-world problems? Consider joining …

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U.S. House of Representatives Forensic Science Hearing Features CSAFE and NIST

September 15, 2019

The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Science, Space and Technology convened a hearing on September 10, 2019, to examine …

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CSAFE Book Highlights How Statistics Benefits Criminal Justice Outcomes

August 20, 2019

A new book written by the CSAFE team demonstrates the power of transparent, open-source software for forensic evidence analysis. Open …

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CSAFE Co-Director Appointed to New Role at University of California, Irvine

August 19, 2019

Congratulations to CSAFE Co-Director Hal Stern on his new position at the University of California, Irvine. Effective September 1, Stern …

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Iowa Public Radio Discusses Forensic Science with CSAFE Director

July 17, 2019

Iowa Public Radio recently explored the current state of forensic science with CSAFE Director Dr. Alicia Carriquiry. She was joined …

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Tune in to Dr. Carriquiry on Iowa Public Radio

April 26, 2019

The River to River program on Iowa Public Radio News featured CSAFE Director Dr. in an April 25, 2019 episode …

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Significance Magazine Partners with CSAFE Researchers to Mark 10th Anniversary of 2009 NAS Report

April 2, 2019

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1554239829421{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]CSAFE researchers and partners at the Innocence Project commemorate the 10th anniversary of the landmark 2009 NAS …

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Women in Data Science Conference Features CSAFE Director

March 13, 2019

The 2019 Women in Data Science Conference (WiDS) hosted CSAFE Dr. Alicia Carriquiry as an invited speaker. Dr. Carriquiry’s talk, …

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CSAFE Team Members Investigate the Stakes of Forensic Science Gone Wrong at Duke Law Conference

March 12, 2019

What are the stakes when forensics go wrong? On March 6, 2019 the CSAFE leadership team, researchers and advisory board …

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Fast Company Article on Statistical Applications of Forensic Science Cites CSAFE Researchers

February 18, 2019

CSAFE researchers and advisory board members contributed to a new Fast Company article released on February 13, 2019. “Beyond CSI: …

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Narrowing the Gap Between Science and Justice: CSAFE Researchers Contribute to NBC News Article

February 5, 2019

NBC news recently shed light on the slow progress of improving the scientific foundations of many forensic science techniques such …

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ProPublica Seeks Expertise of CSAFE Team for New Publication

January 20, 2019

The ProPublica publication “The FBI Says Its Photo Analysis Is Scientific Evidence. Scientists Disagree.”  raises questions of the statistical basis …

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Blind Proficiency Testing Workshop Leads to Valuable Discussion Between Forensic Laboratories and CSAFE Researchers

December 13, 2018

Representatives from the CSAFE research team recently organized the workshop “Blinding in Forensic Proficiency Testing and Casework” in November 2018 …

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Pennsylvania State Invites CSAFE Director to Present to Science Achievement Graduate Fellows

December 6, 2018

CSAFE Director Dr. Alicia Carriquiry encouraged the advancement of women in science and related fields at a recent Pennsylvania State …

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AFTE Names Two CSAFE Team Members to Technical Advisory Board

December 1, 2018

Two CSAFE team members were recently named to the Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners (AFTE) Technical Advisory board. …

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New Amicus Brief Reveals How Concealing Evidence Can Lead to Wrongful Convictions

November 20, 2018

Forensic evidence can play a powerful role in the way a trial or investigation unfolds. One CSAFE researcher is questioning …

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Global Women in Data Science Conference Announces CSAFE Director as Plenary Speaker

November 19, 2018

The Global Women in Data Science (WiDS) Conference recently invited CSAFE Director Dr. Alicia Carriquiry to speak at their annual …

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Confronting Challenges in Forensic Databases: CSAFE Team Addresses Limitations and Advocates for Change

October 18, 2018

Determining if a piece of evidence found at a crime scene matches a suspect poses a unique challenge for forensic …

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CSAFE is Recruiting for an Assistant Professor in Forensic Statistics

October 12, 2018

The Department of Statistics at Iowa State University is seeking candidates for a tenure track position at the level of …

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CSAFE Team attending Forenics@NIST 2018 Event

October 6, 2018

CSAFE researchers were invited to attend Forensics@NIST on November 7 & 8 at the NIST campus in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The …

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CSAFE Announces 2019 Dates for Annual All Hands Meeting

September 27, 2018

The Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence (CSAFE) has announced May 20 to May 22 for the annual …

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Viewing Forensic Science in A New Light: CSAFE Researcher’s Evolving Perspective Leads to Educational Opportunities for UVA Students

September 13, 2018

With ever increasing crime shows and constant flashy media headlines about controversial cases, it’s easy for the public to get …

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