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Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence
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CSAFE brings together scientists, statisticians & other professionals to pursue the common goal of building statistical foundations to apply to forensic science.
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Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence @csafe.bsky.social · 8d
Check out this recorded lecture from CSAFE's Tess Neal:
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—ISU Professor @tessneal.bsky.social explores landmark insanity cases that have captured headlines & reveals how they’ve shaped popular culture.
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Insanity Cases that Shaped Popular Culture
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Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence @csafe.bsky.social · 14d
If you missed our recent webinar or want to watch it again, it is now available on demand. Click the link to enroll for free!

Turning Knowledge Into Action: Mitigating Bias in Forensic Investigations
Enroll Today! learn.forensicstats.org/product?cata...
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Turning Knowledge Into Action: Mitigating Bias in Forensic Investigations Webinar Available on demand at https://learn.forensicstats.org/product?catalog=WB250627 Presenters: Adele Quigley-McBride Carolina Rojas Alfaro Mauricio Chacón Hernández
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Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence @csafe.bsky.social · Sep 11
If you missed last month's ASCLD FRC Lightning Talk on Machine Learning, it's now available on demand.
This episode featured CSAFE Director Alicia Carriquiry.
Click the link below to start watching:
Machine Learning in Forensics: A Scientific Trifecta
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ASCLD Lightning Talk Episode 49 – Machine Learning in Forensics
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Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence @csafe.bsky.social · Aug 19
💡Quick Reminder💡
Join CSAFE Director Alicia Carriquiry THIS THURSDAY for the @ascld_ FRC Lightning Talks:

Machine Learning in Forensics: A Scientific Trifecta Thursday, August 21, 2025 • 1 PM EST

More info:
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#MachineLearning #ForensicScience
Machine Learning in Forensics: A Scientific Trifecta Thursday, August 21, 2025 • 1 PM EST https://forensicstats.org/news-posts/carriquiry-to-present-on-machine-learning-at-ascld-frc-lighting-talk-on-august-21/
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Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence @csafe.bsky.social · Aug 12
CSAFE Director Alicia Carriquiry is set to give a presentation on Machine Learning during the upcoming ASCLD FRC Lightning Talks:

Machine Learning in Forensics: A Scientific Trifecta
Thursday, August 21, 2025
1:00 PM EST

More info: forensicstats.org/news-posts/c...
CSAFE Director Alicia Carriquiry is set to give a presentation on Machine Learning during the upcoming ASCLD FRC Lightning Talks: Machine Learning in Forensics: A Scientific Trifecta Thursday, August 21, 2025 1:00 PM EST More info: https://forensicstats.org/news-posts/carriquiry-to-present-on-machine-learning-at-ascld-frc-lighting-talk-on-august-21/
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Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence @csafe.bsky.social · Jul 11
WEBINAR TODAY!
There's still time to enroll in today's CSAFE Learning Webinar:
Turning Knowledge Into Action: Mitigating Bias in Forensic Investigations
July 11 • 11AM-Noon CT
Enroll for free: learn.forensicstats.org/product?cata...
WEBINAR TODAY! There's still time to enroll in today's CSAFE Learning Webinar: Turning Knowledge Into Action: Mitigating Bias in Forensic Investigations July 11 • 11AM-Noon CT Enroll for free: https://learn.forensicstats.org/product?catalog=WB250627
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Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence @csafe.bsky.social · Jul 10
Read the Latest Publications from CSAFE Researchers:

Our researchers continually publish new research for the #forensic and legal communities to apply to their work. Here's a selection of recently published journal articles & conference proceedings:
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Read the Latest Publications from CSAFE Researchers - Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence
Researchers from the Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence (CSAFE) continually publish new research for the forensic and legal communities to apply to their work. Below is a sele...
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Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence @csafe.bsky.social · Jul 9
A New Pilot Program on Mitigating Bias in #Forensic Investigations will be the Focus of CSAFE Learning’s July 11 Webinar.

Learn more in the article below:
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A New Pilot Program on Mitigating Bias in Forensic Investigations will be the Focus of CSAFE Learning's July 11 Webinar - Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence
CSAFE Learning will host a webinar titled "Turning Knowledge into Action: Mitigating Bias in Forensic Investigations" on July 11 at 11 a.m. CDT. The webinar will address the effects of cognitive bias ...
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Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence @csafe.bsky.social · Jul 8
THIS WEEK: Join us live for this CSAFE Learning Webinar:
Turning Knowledge Into Action: Mitigating Bias in Forensic Investigations
July 11 • 11AM-Noon CT
Enroll at learn.forensicstats.org/product?cata...

Presenters:
Adele Quigley-McBride
Carolina Rojas Alfaro
Mauricio Chacón Hernández
THIS WEEK: Join us live for this CSAFE Learning Webinar: Turning Knowledge Into Action: Mitigating Bias in Forensic Investigations July 11 • 11AM-Noon CT Enroll at https://learn.forensicstats.org/product?catalog=WB250627 Presenters: Adele Quigley-McBride Carolina Rojas Alfaro Mauricio Chacón Hernández
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Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence @csafe.bsky.social · Jul 8
Check out the latest CSAFE Newsletter:
• July 11 Webinar Focuses on Mitigating Cognitive Bias
• CSAFE Student Wins ASA Statistical Graphics Student Paper Competition
• Read the Latest Research Publications
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Check out the latest CSAFE Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/968525b8bbc2/csafe-june-2025-newsletter-10337233
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Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence @csafe.bsky.social · Jun 20
Join us live for this CSAFE Learning Webinar:
Turning Knowledge Into Action: Mitigating Bias in Forensic Investigations
July 11 • 11AM-Noon CT
Enroll for free at learn.forensicstats.org/product?cata...

Presenters:
Adele Quigley-McBride
Carolina Rojas Alfaro
Mauricio Chacón Hernández
Webinar: Turning Knowledge Into Action: Mitigating Bias in Forensic Investigations July 11 • 11AM-Noon CT Enroll for free at https://learn.forensicstats.org/product?catalog=WB250627 Presenters: Adele Quigley-McBride Carolina Rojas Alfaro Mauricio Chacón Hernández
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Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence @csafe.bsky.social · Apr 2
If you're heading to the ASCLD Symposium this weekend, make sure to join Alicia Carriquiry & Jeff Salyards for their workshop!

CSAFE Tools for Forensic Practice
Saturday, April 5 • 1-5 PM
*Will include demonstrations of 4 software tools
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Carriquiry and Salyards to Lead Workshop on CSAFE Tools at the 2025 ASCLD Symposium - Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence
The Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence (CSAFE) is set to host a workshop on its innovative software tools at the 2025 American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors (ASCLD) Sy...
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Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence @csafe.bsky.social · Mar 27
Check out the latest edition of the CSAFE Newsletter:
• New Learning Paths in Statistics and Machine Learning
• Forensic Experts Invited to Participate in Survey on Forensic Methodologies
• Carriquiry & Salyards to Lead Workshop on CSAFE Tools at ASCLD Symposium
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Sign up for the CSAFE monthly newsletter at https://forensicstats.org/news/monthly-csafe-newsletters/
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Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence @csafe.bsky.social · Mar 14
There's a CSAFE publication on the list of JFS 2024 Noteworthy Articles:

How Signature Complexity Affects Expert & Lay Ability to Distinguish Genuine, Disguised & Simulated Signatures
—Nicholas Scurich, Miriam Angel, Hal Stern, William C. Thompson
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theaafs.bsky.social American Academy of Forensic Sciences @theaafs.bsky.social · Mar 11
For those unable to attend #AAFS2025, we’re thrilled to announce the #JFS 2024 Noteworthy Articles: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/toc/10.1...

The articles are free to access through March 2025.

Congratulations to all authors whose articles were selected to be part of this collection!
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Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence @csafe.bsky.social · Mar 6
If you're attending the ASLCD Symposium next month, join Alicia Carriquiry & Jeff Salyards for their workshop:
CSAFE Tools for Forensic Practice
Saturday, April 5 • 1-5 PM
*Will include demonstrations of 4 software tools developed by our researchers
forensicstats.org/news-posts/c...
Carriquiry and Salyards to Lead Workshop on CSAFE Tools at the 2025 ASCLD Symposium - Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence
The Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence (CSAFE) is set to host a workshop on its innovative software tools at the 2025 American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors (ASCLD) Sy...
forensicstats.org
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Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence @csafe.bsky.social · Mar 4
FIND YOUR LEARNING PATH:
CSAFE Learning Launches New Learning Paths in Forensic Statistics and Machine Learning

• Principles of Statistics
• Probability
• Machine Learning & Statistical Algorithms

For more information & to enroll, visit learn.forensicstats.org

#ForensicScience #Statistics
FIND YOUR LEARNING PATH: CSAFE Learning Launches New Learning Paths in Forensic Statistics and Machine Learning • Principles of Statistics • Probability • Machine Learning & Statistical Algorithms For more information & to enroll, visit https://learn.forensicstats.org/ #ForensicScience #Statistics
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Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence @csafe.bsky.social · Feb 24
If you couldn't attend Dr. Hal Stern's workshop "Statistical Thinking for Forensic Science" at #AAFS2025, you can still sign up for his free self-paced course on CSAFE Learning!

Statistical Thinking for Forensic Practitioners Short Course
Enroll at learn.forensicstats.org/product?cata...
Statistical Thinking for Forensic Practitioners Short Course Instructor: Hal Stern Enroll at https://learn.forensicstats.org/product?catalog=SCSTFP
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Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence @csafe.bsky.social · Feb 21
Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth at the AAFS Conference #AAFS2025! We had a great time.
Keep learning after the conference — Visit our website to stay up-to-date on the latest courses from CSAFE Learning.
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#ForensicScience #Statistics #csafeLearning
Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth at the AAFS Conference #AAFS2025! We had a great time. Keep learning after the conference — Visit our website to stay up-to-date on the latest courses from CSAFE Learning. https://learn.forensicstats.org
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Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence @csafe.bsky.social · Feb 21
It's our last day in the Exhibit Hall at the AAFS Conference #AAFS2025. We'll be here until 12, so make sure to stop by and see us in Booth 704!
It's our last day in the Exhibit Hall at the AAFS Conference #AAFS2025. We'll be here until 12, so make sure to stop by and see us in Booth 704! https://forensicstats.org/aafs2025/
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Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence @csafe.bsky.social · Feb 20
If you're looking for a #AAFS2025 Scientific Session to attend on Friday, check out our final two presentations in the Engineering & Applied Sciences section:
forensicstats.org/aafs2025/
If you're looking for a #AAFS2025 Scientific Session to attend on Friday, check out our final two presentations in the Engineering & Applied Sciences section: https://forensicstats.org/aafs2025/
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Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence @csafe.bsky.social · Feb 20
CSAFE at #AAFS2025:
If you missed our Tuesday AAFS Workshop on open-source software tools, stop by Booth 704 and ask for a quick demo of our new apps:
• Handwriter
• BulletAnalyzr
• ShoeComp
• ShoeprintAnalyzr
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CSAFE at #AAFS2025: If you missed our Tuesday AAFS Workshop on open-source software tools, stop by our booth 704 and ask for a quick demo of our new apps: • Handwriter • BulletAnalyzr • ShoeComp • ShoeprintAnalyzr https://forensicstats.org/aafs2025/
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Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence @csafe.bsky.social · Feb 20
We're back in the #AAFS2025 Exhibit Hall Today!
Stop by Booth 704 and have a quick chat with Anthony. He would love to tell you more about how you can enroll in our new CSAFE Learning Paths.
forensicstats.org/aafs2025/
We're back in the #AAFS2025 Exhibit Hall Today! Stop by Booth 704 and have a quick chat with Anthony. He would love to tell you more about how you can enroll in our new CSAFE Learning Paths. https://forensicstats.org/aafs2025/
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Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence @csafe.bsky.social · Feb 19
CSAFE at #AAFS2025:
Starting Thursday morning, CSAFE Researchers will present scientific sessions at @The_AAFS Conference.
For the full list of CSAFE sessions, go to forensicstats.org/aafs2025/
#ForensicScience #Statistics
Starting Thursday morning, CSAFE Researchers will present scientific sessions at the 2025 AAFS Conference. For the full list of CSAFE sessions, go to https://forensicstats.org/aafs2025/
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Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence @csafe.bsky.social · Feb 19
CSAFE at #AAFS2025:
CSAFE Learning Launches New Learning Paths in Forensic Statistics and Machine Learning
➡️ Visit us in Booth 704 during the AAFS Conference to learn how you can enroll in these courses.
➡️ Or check out this article for more details: forensicstats.org/news-posts/c...
CSAFE at #AAFS2025: CSAFE Learning Launches New Learning Paths in Forensic Statistics and Machine Learning ➡️Visit us in Booth 704 during the AAFS Conference to learn how you can enroll in these courses. ➡️Or check out this article for more details: https://forensicstats.org/news-posts/csafe-learning-launches-new-learning-paths-in-forensic-statistics-and-machine-learning/
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Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence @csafe.bsky.social · Feb 19
The #AAFS2025 Exhibit Hall is now open!
Make sure to stop by our Booth 704 to learn more about CSAFE Learning and CSAFE Tools!
🐶And we're right next to the Bark Park, so you can't miss us!

forensicstats.org/aafs2025/
Visit CSAFE in Booth 704 during the AAFS Conference https://forensicstats.org/aafs2025/
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