International Symposium on Forensic Science Error Management

NIST and the FBI invite you to the second International Symposium on Forensic Science Error Management, where speakers, panels, posters, and workshops will address ways to detect, measure, and mitigate forensic science errors. This symposium promises an eye-opening, candid appraisal of root causes and possible solutions while providing a forum for open dialog about this sensitive topic.

The technical program will cover four tracks:

Crime Scene and Death Investigation
Human Factors and Legal Factors
Quality Assurance and Laboratory Management
Criminalistics and Digital Evidence

Speaker and Presenter Information

James Doyle

Of Counsel at Bassil & Budreau

Lynn Garcia

General Counsel, exas Forensic Science Commission

Antonio Possolo

Fellow & Chief Statistician, NIST

Dr. Scott A. Shappell, Ph.D.

Chair and Professor, Department of Human Factors and Systems at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Dr. Jenifer Smith

Director, The DC Department of Forensic Sciences

Dr. Peter Stout

CEO and President, HFSC

Anthony Tessarolo

Director, The Centre of Forensic Sciences

Dr Linzi Wilson-Wilde

Director, National Institute of Forensic Science Australia New Zealand

Expected Number of Attendees

500

Relevant Government Agencies

Intelligence Agencies, DOD & Military, Dept of Commerce, Dept of Justice, Other Federal Agencies, State Government, County Government, City Government, Municipal Government, CIA, National Guard Association, Federal Government, State & Local Government