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This three-day symposium showcased cutting edge forensic science
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The Forensics@NIST 2012 Symposium was held on November 28-30, 2012 (8:30AM – 5:00PM). This Symposium featured over 45 lecture presentations and 40 poster presentations by NIST scientists and their collaborators on relevant forensic science projects. Presentations in the following forensic science disciplines were delivered on these specific days (no registration fee):
- November 28, 2012: Forensic Biology/DNA, Firearms/Toolmark Analysis, and Fire Research
- November 29, 2012: Trace Analysis/Collection
- November 30, 2012: Computer Forensics, Fingerprints & Biometrics, and Multimedia Forensics
The Symposium featured access to a limited number of exhibitors related to the forensic science industry. In addition, a deployable forensic laboratory was on display for attendees to view how forensic science procedures can be executed outside of the traditional fixed crime laboratory environment.
Topic areas:
November 28, 2012: Forensic Biology/DNA, Firearms/Toolmark Analysis, and Fire Research
- DNA Stability, Extractions and Quantitation
- STRs, mtDNA, and Rapid DNA
- Measurement of Identification for Firearms and Toolmark Evidence
- National Ballistic Search System: Improving Accuracy and Quality Assurance
- Fire Research at NIST
- 15+ Relevant Posters
November 29, 2012: Trace Analysis/Collection
- Trace Sampling
- Standard Test Materials/Operational Protocols
- Technique Development for Trace Evidence
- 15+ Relevant Posters
November 30, 2012: Computer Forensics, Fingerprints & Biometrics, and Multimedia Forensics
For a complete list of the Speakers, download the program: Forensics@NIST 2012 Symposium Program Document
(agenda is listed separately above)
| DNA Stability, Extractions and Quantitation |
| Overview of DNA Programs at NIST, John M. Butler |
| Stability Studies, Margaret C. Kline |
| DNA Extraction, Erica L. R. Butts |
| DRAGEN (NIST Forensics Grand Challenge Project), David J. Ross |
| Digital PCR & DNA Quantitation, Ross J. Haynes |
| STRs, mtDNA, Rapid DNA |
| STR Kits & New Loci, Becky Hill |
| STRBase and Information Resources, John M. Butler |
| Mixture Interpretation & True Allele, Mike D. Coble |
| mtDNA Base Composition, Kevin M. Kiesler |
| Rapid DNA, Pete M. Vallone |
| Firearms Analysis: Measurement of Identification for Firearms and Toolmark Evidence |
| Overview of Firearms Projects at NIST, Robert M. Thompson |
| Establishing the "National Ballistics Evidence Search Engine (NBESE)" Based on 3D Topography Measurements on Correlation Cells , John Song |
| Initial Tests and Analysis of the NIST Proposed Congruent Matching Cells (CMC) Method using Fired Cartridge Cases from Consecutively Manufactured Pistol Slides, Wei Chu |
| 2D/3D Topography Comparisons of 10 Consecutively Manufactured Chisels and Punches through the Cross Correlation Function, Alan Zheng |
| NIST Bullet SRM 2460 Replication and Validation Using an Improved Vacuum Casting Method and Potential Evidentiary Use, Thomas Brian Renegar |
| Firearms Analysis: Improving Accuracy and Quality Assurance |
| Standard Reference Material 2461 Standard Cartridge Case, Theodore V. Vorburger |
| The National Ballistic Imaging Comparison Parts 1 and 2, Alan Zheng |
| Models for Firearm Impression Cross-correlation Scores, James H. Yen |
| Fire Research at NIST |
| Verification and Validation of Fire Models Used for Forensic Reconstructions, Kevin B. McGrattan |
| Trace Analysis/Collection Session |
| Keynote Address: Netherlands Forensic Institute, Tjark Tjin-A-Tsoi |
| Introduction to Session and Overview of Trace Analysis at NIST, Eric B. Steel |
| Trace Sampling |
| Enabling Forensics Investigations of Biothreat Incidents through Sampling Standards, Jayne Morrow |
| Surface Wipe Sampling for Trace Narcotics and Explosives Collection, Jennifer R. Verkouteren |
| Aerodynamic Sampling, Matthew E. Staymates |
| Standard Test Materials/Operational Protocols |
| Production of Seized Drug Analysis Standards by Inkjet Printing (NIST Forensics Grand Challenge Project), Jeanita S. Pritchett |
| Nuclear Forensics Reference Materials (NIST Forensics Grand Challenge Project), Kenneth G. W. Inn |
| Following the Scent – Development of Canine Training Aids, William A. MacCrehan |
| Performance Validation for Trace, R. Mike Verkouteren |
| NIST Trace Explosives Test Bed, Marcela Najarro |
| Mass Spec Reference Libraries for Forensics: Past, Present and Future, Steve E. Stein |
| Technique Development for Trace Evidence |
| Automated Particle Analysis, Nicholas W. M. Ritchie |
| Combined IMS and Biometrics, Jessica L. Staymates |
| Atmospheric Pressure MS, Tim M. Brewer |
| Improvements in Trace Involatile Vapor Analysis, Tom J. Bruno |
| Unified Organic, Inorganic, and Morphological Analysis of Forensic Samples via SEM-based,High-Resolution X-ray Spectroscopy, W. B. Doriese |
| Computer and Multimedia Forensics |
| Introduction to Sessions and Overview of Forensics and Information Technology at NIST, Martin Herman |
| Overview of Computer Forensics at NIST, Barbara Guttman |
| National Software Reference Library and Diskprint Research 1, Mary T. Laamanen & National Software Reference Library and Diskprint Research 2, John M. Tebbutt |
| File Identification in iOS, Michael Ogata |
| Computer Forensic Tool Testing (CFTT) at NIST, James R. Lyle |
| Mobile Device Tool Testing, Richard Ayers |
| Developing a Forensic Image Examination Rating Scale, Charles Fenimore |
| Instance Search, Copy Detection, and Semantic Indexing at TRECVID, Paul D. Over |
| Fingerprints & Biometrics |
| Overview of Fingerprint and Biometric Activities at NIST, Michael D. Garris |
| Overview of the NIST Evaluation of Latent Fingerprint Technologies (ELFT) Project, Michael D. Indovina |
| Fingerprint Quality, Elham Tabassi |
| Biometrics & Forensics: The Role of Standards in Data Exchange, Brad Wing |
| Metrics for Enhancement of Latent Fingerprint Images (NIST Forensics Grand Challenge Project) Andrew M. Dienstfrey & Mary F. Theofanos |
| Transcending PSNR: SIVV as a Comprehensive Image Fidelity Metric, John M. Libert |
| Challenges in Forensic Face Recognition, P. Jonathon Philips |
| Human Assisted Speaker Recognition, Craig S. Greenberg |
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