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CSAFE Researchers to Give Workshops and Lectures at the 2022 IAI Conference

June 28, 2022

The Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence (CSAFE) researchers will present at the 2022 International Association for Identification …

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A New Information Management Tool Available to Guide Forensic Decisions and Mitigate Bias

June 27, 2022

Researchers funded by the Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence (CSAFE) have developed a worksheet that forensic examiners …

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AAFS is Now Accepting Abstracts for the 75th Anniversary Conference

June 15, 2022

The American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) is now accepting abstract submissions for the 75th Anniversary Conference. The deadline for …

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Book Honors the Legacy of Stephen E. Fienberg, a CSAFE Founding Leader

May 27, 2022

Several Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence (CSAFE) researchers contributed to a new book that honors the legacy …

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Seven Undergraduate Students will Participate in the CSAFE 2022 Summer REU Program

May 27, 2022

Seven undergraduate students are participating in the Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence (CSAFE) summer research experience for …

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Survey of Law Schools Reinforces Need for Courses in Forensic Science and Quantitative Methods

April 26, 2022

More than a decade has passed since the 2009 National Academy of Sciences Report called for higher-quality scientific education in …

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CSAFE Researchers are Looking for Forensic Practitioners to Collaborate on Various Studies

April 25, 2022

Forensic practitioners looking to become involved in Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence (CSAFE) research can now find …

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CSAFE Announces Dates for Statistical Thinking for Forensic Practitioners Short Course

April 15, 2022

The Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence (CSAFE) will offer the Statistical Thinking for Forensic Practitioners Short Course …

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Researchers Revisit Black Box Studies to Look at Effect of Inconclusive Findings on Error Rate Estimates 

March 28, 2022

In recent years, several black box studies have been conducted that attempt to estimate the error rates of firearm examiners. …

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CSAFE Will Speak and Exhibit at the 2022 ASCLD Symposium

March 24, 2022

The Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence (CSAFE) will be attending the annual symposium of the American Society …

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In a Recent Psychology Today Article, CSAFE Researchers Introduce a New Tool to Help Combat Bias and Error in Forensic Labs

March 18, 2022

Researchers from the Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence (CSAFE) wrote an article for Psychology Today that discusses …

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VanderPlas Featured in Celebrating Women in Statistics and Data Science

March 14, 2022

In honor of Women’s History Month, the American Statistical Association (ASA) highlighted the stories of 12 women who work in …

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Study Shows Defense Expert Rebuttals Can Neutralize Prosecution Fingerprint Evidence

February 25, 2022

A study from the Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence (CSAFE) showed that a rebuttal expert’s testimony could …

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CSAFE Showcases New Technologies at the 2022 AAFS Annual Conference

February 25, 2022

The Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence (CSAFE) faculty, students and staff attended the American Academy of Forensic …

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Jennifer Newman Honored for Outstanding Research in Discrete Mathematics Applied to the Field of Forensic Steganography

February 16, 2022

This article was first published Feb. 10, 2022, by the Iowa State University Department of Liberal Arts and Sciences and …

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CSAFE Announces Call for Abstracts for Special Issue of Law, Probability & Risk

January 20, 2022

The deadline for abstract submission has been extended until April 30, 2022. Abstracts will be selected by May 15, and …

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CSAFE will Exhibit New Technologies at the 2022 AAFS Annual Conference in Seattle

January 20, 2022

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

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CSAFE Announces Spring 2022 Webinar Lineup Plus Dates for Sampling for Forensic Practitioners Short Course

January 20, 2022

The Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence (CSAFE) has announced four webinars for its spring 2022 webinar series. …

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CSAFE Researchers to Present at AAFS Annual Conference

January 20, 2022

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

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CSAFE Researchers Study Effect of Variations in Firearms Examiners Conclusion Language on Mock Jurors

January 20, 2022

A study of mock jurors’ evaluation of firearm examiner testimony showed that many judicial and prosecution-driven interventions to limit conclusion …

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CSAFE Invites Students Interested in Forensic Science to Apply for Summer REU Program

January 19, 2022

The Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence (CSAFE) is accepting applications for its summer research experience for undergraduate …

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Submit a Presentation Proposal for the 2022 IAI Conference

January 19, 2022

The International Association for Identification (IAI) is now accepting presenter applications for the 2022 IAI International Forensic Educational Conference. The …

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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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