CSAFE Contributes to Science Bench Book for Judges

February 25, 2021

Webinar: Statistical Evidence for Judges June 8, 2021 — 1:30 p.m. CDT Presenters: Alicia Carriquiry, CSAFE Director, and Eryn Blagg, …

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Carriquiry Featured in Lab Manager Magazine

February 24, 2021

Alicia Carriquiry, the director of the Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence (CSAFE), was featured in the “Ask …

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Applications Being Accepted for Postdoctoral Research Associate in Forensic and Investigative Sciences

February 24, 2021

The Department of Forensic and Investigative Science (FIS) within the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences (ECAS) at West Virginia …

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Upcoming CSAFE Symposium Focuses on Source Code in Criminal Trials

February 11, 2021

The Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence (CSAFE) is hosting the Source Code on Trial Symposium that will …

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CSAFE to Offer Online Short Course for Forensic Practitioners

February 11, 2021

The Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence (CSAFE) is offering an online short course, Statistical Thinking for Forensic …

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New Study Explores Using Item Response Theory Models to Analyze Forensic Examiner Behavior

January 28, 2021

A recently published study explored various behavioral models to determine how an examiner’s proficiency and behavior influence their decisions when …

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Summer Research Opportunities for Undergraduate Students

January 28, 2021

The Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence (CSAFE) is now accepting applications for two summer research programs for …

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CSAFE Announces Lineup for Spring Webinar Series

January 20, 2021

The Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence (CSAFE) is pleased to announce the lineup for their spring 2021 …

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CSAFE Researchers to Present at AAFS Annual Meeting

January 19, 2021

The Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence (CSAFE) researchers will be presenting at the American Academy of Forensic …

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Study Addresses Challenges in Implementing Blind Proficiency Testing in Forensic Labs

November 25, 2020

A recently published analysis outlines the challenges of implementing blind proficiency tests in forensic labs and the potential solutions to …

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NIST Announces New & Improved OSAC Structure

October 29, 2020

CSAFE partner NIST (National Institute for Standardization and Technology) recently announced an innovative restructuring of its Organization of Scientific Area …

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CSAFE’s 2020 Summer Interns Thrive Despite COVID-19

August 29, 2020

COVID Turns Cancellations into Opportunity Seth Pierre, a rising junior at Iowa State University, believed his summer plans were cancelled …

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Welcome to the New & Improved CSAFE Website!

August 29, 2020

CSAFE is pleased to announce the release of our redesigned website. After receiving another five-year round of funding from the …

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CSAFE Funded Study Reveals Impact of Forensic Evidence on Jurors

July 28, 2020

It comes as no surprise to members of the forensics community that laypeople often misunderstand and misinterpret forensic evidence. But, …

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All Hands Meeting Recordings Now Available! Learn What’s Next for CSAFE

May 19, 2020

CSAFE leadership would like to thank all the members of the forensic, legal and research communities who participated in our …

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Have you heard the news? Our NIST Partnership and Funding was Renewed!

May 6, 2020

For the past five years, CSAFE has been working alongside the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to collectively …

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Journal of Forensic Science Article by CSAFE Team Named Noteworthy Article

March 5, 2020

CSAFE research published in the Journal of Forensic Sciences recently received the distinction of a 2019 Noteworthy Article. “How Cross-Examination on …

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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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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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New CSAFE Data Portal Promotes Greater Objectivity in Evidence Analysis

August 29, 2019

Forensic scientists and researchers can now directly implement CSAFE data into their laboratory work. The new CSAFE Data Portal advances …

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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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Forensic Science Review Highlights a Year of New Advancements at CSAFE

July 5, 2019

The July 2019 special edition of Forensic Science Review features a CSAFE update in the professional review and commentary, alongside …

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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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New Alliance Program Bridges Gap Between Forensic Science Laboratories and University Researchers

December 11, 2018

The American Society of Crime Lab Directors (ASCLD) Forensic Research Committee (FRC) and the Council of Forensic Science Educators (COFSE) recently partnered …

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