Forensic Science | NIST
Forensic SRMs: NIST develops standard reference materials (SRMs) for forensic science, including the Standard Bullet and the Human DNA Quantitation Standard. By helping to ensure that forensic labs produce accurate measurements when analyzing crime scene evidence, these SRMs contribute to public safety and fairness in the criminal justice system.
Forensic Science Program - NIST
The Forensic Science Program strengthens the scientific basis of forensic methods, standards, and practices in the criminal justice system so that evidence is appropriately collected, accurately analyzed, and effectively communicated.
Physics/Pattern Interpretation Scientific Area Committee
Jul 14, 2014 · The Physics/Pattern Interpretation Scientific Area Committee (SAC) provides strategic direction, serves as a platform to integrate similar standards activities across multiple forensic science disciplines, and manages the activities of the following subcommittees: Bloodstain Pattern Analysis; Firearms & Toolmarks; Friction Ridge; Footwear & Tire
Forensic Science - NIST
Jun 11, 2020 · Past Forensic Science Meetings at NIST Virtual-Forensics @ NIST 2020 & Workshops – November 5-6, 2020. Forensics@NIST will take place virtually on November 5 th and will consist of a morning session will be webcasted to include statistical methods in forensic science. The afternoon will be dedicated to breakout sessions covering drugs/toxins ...
The Physicist Who is Working to Accelerate Change in Forensic …
Sep 26, 2017 · Sylvester James Gates, Jr. is a world-recognized researcher in theoretical physics. Formerly of the University of Maryland and now a professor at Brown University, he is most well-known for his research on supersymmetry, supergravity and superstring theory, which all attempt to explain how fundamental particles and forces interact to create the universe.
Firearms and toolmarks | NIST
If investigators recover bullets from a crime scene, forensic examiners can test-fire a suspect’s gun, then compare the marks on the crime scene bullet to marks on the test-fired bullet. The examiner will then assess how similar the two sets of marks are and determine if the bullets are likely to have been fired from the same gun or different ...
Forensic genetics - NIST
Today, our forensic DNA program has three major components. We conduct research to advance forensic DNA methods, including laying the groundwork for using next generation DNA sequencing for human identification. We conduct scientific foundation reviews in the forensic sciences, including for DNA mixture interpretation.
Forensic biometrics - NIST
The database contains traditional reflectance microscopy images and three-dimensional surface topography data acquired by NIST or submitted by database users. The goal is a collection of data sets that: 1) represents the large variety of ballistic toolmarks encountered by forensic examiners, and 2)
Research Focus Areas - NIST
Jul 18, 2016 · Our objectives are to strengthen the quality and practice of forensic science by conducting impactful research and development; producing reference materials, data, and tools; creating guidelines and manuals; supporting method testing, evaluation, and validation; and fostering partnerships with forensic stakeholders.
Digital evidence | NIST - National Institute of Standards and …
The NIST Cloud Computing Forensic Science Program aims to improve the accuracy, reliability, scientific validity, and usefulness of cloud forensic science. In support of this project, NIST has established the Cloud Computing Forensic Science Public Working Group to perform research and identify gaps in technology, standards and measurements; to ...