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