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Activity Number: 53 - Statistics and the Practice of Forensics
Type: Invited
Date/Time: Sunday, July 29, 2018 : 4:00 PM to 5:50 PM
Sponsor: Advisory Committee on Forensic Science
Abstract #326940
Title: Track Forensic Science Reform from a Journalist's Perspective
Author(s): Spencer S Hsu*
Companies: The Washington Post
Keywords: forensic science; science reform; journalist's view
Abstract:

In this presentation, I will review the Washington Post coverage of the forensic science developments revealing the urgent need for federal attention to the underlying science. I will also discuss the reaction to these pieces and likely next steps. I'll close with some reflections of a journalist's view of forensic science reform and advice for the statistical community for communicating effectively its perspective.


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