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This research poster was presented at the American Academy of Forensic Sciences annual conference in 2023. An interactive poster is available for your viewing. |
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While firearms comparison evidence is commonly used in criminal cases, we have seen a recent and growing resurgence of judicial skepticism of firearms comparison evidence. These recent rulings, responding to scientific critiques, followed, however, many decades of near-universal acceptance of the evidence. We analyze the path of judicial rulings in this important area of forensic evidence. This webinar is on-demand and available immediately. |
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This 30-hour course equips you to address the core concepts of probability, statistics, and their application to today’s issues in forensic science –– no matter your prior knowledge of statistics. This course is self-paced and available for you to start learning today! |
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The forensic analysis of impression evidence, such as fingerprints or shoeprints, plays a critical role in crime investigation. This webinar is available on YouTube. |
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The likelihood ratio has been proposed as a logical way to summarize forensic evidence. In pattern evidence disciplines; however, the application of likelihood ratios is challenging because of the high-dimensional data involved and the lack of relevant probability models (among other issues). This webinar is available on YouTube. |
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Humans play a critical role in forensic decision making. Drawing upon classic and cognitive psychological research on factors that influence and underpin expert decision making, Dr. Dror shows the weakness and vulnerabilities in forensic decision making before proposing a broad and versatile approach to strengthening forensic expert decisions. This webinar is on-demand and available immediately. |
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Forensic handwriting analysis relies on the principle of individuality: no two writers produce identical writing, and given enough quality and quantity of writing, it is possible to infer whether two documents were written by the same person. This webinar is available on YouTube. |
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Over a decade has passed since The National Academy of Forensic Science’s report, Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States: A Path Forward, called on the scientific community to examine the scientific foundations and limitations of various forensic disciplines. This symposium is available on YouTube. |
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In this webinar, Amanda Luby explored how Item Response Theory (IRT), a class of statistical methods used prominently in educational testing, can be used to measure participant proficiency in error rate studies. This webinar is available on YouTube. |
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There has recently been increased attention on the reliability and validity of methods used in the analysis of forensic evidence. This webinar is available on YouTube. |
