2015-16: Forensics: Tutorial on Forensics: August 27-29, 2015
Workshop Information
Schedule
Participant List
Speakers Titles Abstracts
Posters
Forensic science draws on the traditional disciplines of chemistry, physics, materials science, biology, psychology, etc. Forensics practices in crime labs, define tasks in terms of types of evidence: DNA, fingerprint, face images, tool marks, etc. Forensic practitioners (e.g., come lab directors) set priorities based on types of evidence. Forensic scientists identify pitfalls in evidence examination and interpretation based on the technologies of their disciplines. Statistics, applied and computational mathematics identify research areas that cut across both of these classifications of challenges in examination of evidence.
This workshop aimed to:
(1) introduce participants at all levels (from graduate students, to postdocs, to junior and senior faculty in academic institutions) and all mathematical backgrounds (statistics, applied mathematics, computation and computing/information technology) to current state-of-the-art forensic science and point out the need for research in statistical methods for pattern evidence,
(2) create a forum for generation and discussion of ideas for tackling the challenges in placing forensic science on a sound statistical/applied mathematical foundation, and
(3) provide the necessary background for participation in the 2015-2016 SAMSI program.
This workshop was held at SAMSI in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.
SAMSI Directorate Liaison: Nell Sedransk, NISS
For further information please send an email to [email protected]
Forensics Program - Opening Workshop
Schedule
Thursday, August 27, 2015
at SAMSI
| What is Forensic Science? | |
| 8:30-9:00 a.m. | Registration |
| 9:00 | Bill Tobin, Forensic Engineering International What is Forensic Science? -- A USMC Methodology for Amplification |
| 10:00 | Bill Tobin, Forensic Engineering International What Does the Law Say about Scientific Evidence used in Court and how do the Courts Interpret it? |
| 11:00-11:30 | Break |
| 11:30 | Cliff Spiegelman, Texas A&M University The Practice of Firearm/Toolmarks and a Reasonable Path Forward |
| 12:30 | Lunch |
| 2:30 | Andy Parker, CCBI Lab: Crime Lab Gathering Evidence at a Mock Crime Scene; Sample Reports and Evidence that go to Crime Labs are Provided to Participants |
| 4:45 | Wrap-up and Summary |
Friday, August 28, 2015
at SAMSI
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| What Is Pattern Evidence? | |
| 9:00-10:00 | Cedric Neumann, South Dakota State University What is Pattern Evidence? |
| 10:00-10:30 | Break |
| 10:30-11:30 | Herbert David Sheets, Canisius College and University at Buffalo Bitemark Analysis |
| 11:30-1:00 | Lunch |
| 1:00-3:15 | Lab: Pattern Evidence Marking up Fingerprints, Shoe Prints, etc. and Making Comparisons |
| 3:15 | Wrap-up and Summary |
Saturday, August 29, 2015
at SAMSI
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| How Should Evidence be Presented in Court? | |
| 9:00-10:00 | Cedric Neumann, South Dakota State University Presenting Evidence to Be Relevant, Correct and Convincing |
| 10:00 | Break |
| 10:30-11:30 | Sandy Zabell, Northwestern University Human Factors in Forensic Science |
| 11:30-1:00 | Lunch |
| 1:00 | Lab: Bias Conducting a Mock Bias Experiment and Practicing Presentation of Evidence |
| 3:15 | Wrap-up and Summary |
| 3:30 | Adjourn |