Skip to content

Short Courses

Machine Learning for Forensic Practitioners Short Course

In this three-part short course, Dr. Heike Hofmann provides an overview of machine learning and how it applies to forensic evidence.

The three live sessions will take place on the following dates:

  • Thursday, May 18, 10:00 AM - Noon CT
  • Thursday, May 25, 10:00 AM - Noon CT
  • Thursday, June 1, 10:00 AM - Noon CT

Register now to reserve your seat!

Statistical Thinking for Forensic Practitioners Short Course

In this four-part short course, Dr. Hal Stern introduces fundamental concepts from probability and statistics - motivated by forensic issues - followed by a detailed investigation of how they apply to assess forensic evidence's probative value.

The four live sessions will take place on the following dates:

  • Friday, March 31, 10:00 AM - Noon CT
  • Friday, April 7, 10:00 AM - Noon CT
  • Friday, April 14, 10:00 AM - Noon CT
  • Friday, April 21, 10:00 AM - Noon CT

Register now to reserve your seat!

Sampling for Forensic Practitioners Short Course

In this three-session short course, Dr. Alicia Carriquiry focuses on populations, sampling frames, sampling methods and geometric sampling. The emphasis will be on understanding how these methods are used to aid and enhance current forensic science practices. Content in the second and third sessions will build upon content provided in the previous session(s).

The three live sessions will take place on the following dates:

  • Friday, April 28, 10:00 AM - Noon CT
  • Friday, May 5, 10:00 AM - Noon CT
  • Friday, May 12, 10:00 AM - Noon CT

Register now to reserve your seat!