NIST Special Programs Office Wins AAFS Ambassador of Forensic Science Award

January 18, 2022

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) – Special Programs Office has announced they are the recipients of the …

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CSAFE Researchers Propose New Method for Recognizing Overlapping Objects in Complex Images

November 30, 2021

Researchers from the Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence (CSAFE) have developed a novel approach for identifying overlapping …

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CSAFE Joins US Technical Advisory Group on Forensic Sciences

November 23, 2021

The Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence (CSAFE) has recently become a member of the U.S. Technical Advisory …

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FTCoE Firearm and Toolmarks Webinar Series will Feature Presentations by CSAFE Researchers

November 23, 2021

Researchers from the Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence (CSAFE) will present two webinars for the Forensic Technology …

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New Study Uses Latent Quality Metrics to Examine Laboratory Performance

October 28, 2021

A recent study from the Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence (CSAFE) analyzed the outcomes from one latent …

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Reforming Forensics: Discover Magazine Features CSAFE Research in Recent Issue

October 26, 2021

Discover magazine recently published an article discussing how academic researchers are investigating the foundations and legitimacy of forensic science. Reforming …

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Garrett and Stout Discuss the Flaws in Forensic Findings on TalksOnLaw Podcast

October 25, 2021

Brandon Garrett and Peter Stout were interviewed on a recent episode of the TalksOnLaw (TOL) podcast. Garrett is a co-director …

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#StartSmall Provides Wilson Center Almost $500,000 Gift to Fund Forensics Reform Work

September 23, 2021

Republished with permission from the Wilson Center for Science and Justice at Duke Law. The article was first published Sept. …

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New Study Explores Fingerprint Examiners’ Attitudes towards Probabilistic Reporting

August 30, 2021

Recent efforts have been made to introduce probabilistic reasoning into forensic practice, but it is unclear whether forensic examiners are …

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CSAFE Announces Lineup for Fall Webinar Series

August 20, 2021

The Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence (CSAFE) has announced three webinars for its fall 2021 webinar series. …

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Requesting Your Feedback: CSAFE Learning Opportunities Survey

August 12, 2021

CSAFE seeks input from the forensic science community about their learning preferences.  The Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic …

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Former CSAFE REU Intern Featured in CC Connected

August 5, 2021

Madison McGregor, a former CSAFE Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) intern, was featured in a recent story on Columbia College’s …

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New Study Uses Mixture Models to Examine Group Differences Among Jurors

July 29, 2021

Recently published research from the Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence (CSAFE) shows how a novel application of …

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New Insights Series Gives Forensic Science Community the Key Takeaways from CSAFE Research

June 29, 2021

Designed for practitioners and legal professionals, the Insights series offers quick, actionable overviews of cutting-edge research.The Center for Statistics and …

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Field Update Focuses on Advances and Innovations in Forensic Science Research

June 29, 2021

The Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence (CSAFE) hosted its annual Field Update on June 14. More than …

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CSAFE Reaches a Greater Number of People with Spring 2021 Webinar Series

June 29, 2021

The Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence (CSAFE) wrapped up its Spring 2021 Webinar Series in May, reaching …

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Submit an Abstract for AAFS 2022

June 29, 2021

The American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) is now accepting abstract submissions for the 74th Annual Scientific Conference. The theme …

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CSAFE Researchers Explore the Effects of Blind Proficiency Testing and Cross-Examinations in Juror Appraisals of Forensic Evidence

May 27, 2021

A recent study from the Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence (CSAFE) examined the effects of blind proficiency …

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CSAFE Announces Final Agenda and Speakers for Upcoming Virtual Field Update

May 27, 2021

The Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence (CSAFE) announced the final agenda and speaker lineup for its annual …

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New CSAFE Study Analyzes Real-world Latent Print Comparison Casework

April 29, 2021

A recently published analysis of latent print comparison cases from a large metropolitan crime lab sought to understand different workflows …

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CSAFE Researchers Explore Statistical Methods for Forensic Analysis of Geolocated Event Data

March 31, 2021

Results from a recently published Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence (CSAFE) study may provide a valuable starting …

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Newly Released Handbook of Forensic Statistics Features Chapters from CSAFE Researchers

March 25, 2021

Several Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence (CSAFE) researchers contributed to the Handbook of Forensic Statistics, a collection …

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CSAFE Researchers and Collaborators Recognized for Professional Achievements

February 25, 2021

Alicia CarriquiryCarriquiry Wins the 2021 COPSS F.N. David Award Alicia Carriquiry, the director of the Center for Statistics and Applications …

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CSAFE Study Explores Clustering Method for Handwriting Components and Writership Analysis

February 25, 2021

Three graph whose assignment will contribute to characterizing a writer’s style.D is deterministic group assignment.C is cluster group assignment. Recently …

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