Science in Society

National Center for Forensic Science National Center for Forensic Science- Offers education and training in physical, digital and biological evidence, research projects aiming to meet the current and future needs of … Imprimus Forensic Services Imprimus Forensic Services- Forensic consulting services for civil cases and customized police training in crime scene investigations, biological evidence, forensic photography an… Education in Forensic Science Education in Forensic Science- Training guidance before you take the plunge into qualifying for a career in forensics from two forensic DNA consultant's who teach at UC, Berkley, … National Crime Investigation & Training National Crime Investigation & Training- Training in physical evidence collection, preservation, interpretation, and crime investigation at Redding, CA. Graduate Program in Forensic Sciences Graduate Program in Forensic Sciences- Master of Forensic Sciences Administration program for management of forensic-related organizations, and M.S. program for research in a part… Key Forensic Services Ltd. Key Forensic Services Ltd.- UKAS accredited document examination. handwriting, counterfeit and photocopied documents, alterations and obliterations, typescript and video examinati… Brayer Handwriting International Brayer Handwriting International- Forgery detection, signature verification, court testimony for criminal and civil cases, educational programs and keynotes. Social media links an… Linda L Mitchell, Forensic Document Examiner Linda L Mitchell, Forensic Document Examiner- Linda Mitchell is a Forensic Document Examiner specializing in forgery detection and altered document authentication. Miller, J.D., PhD. Miller, J.D., PhD.- Research consultant and expert witness that will find hard to locate information, evaluate scientific research, analyze statistical data and perform social sci… MS MacroSystem Nederland MS MacroSystem Nederland- Hardware and software for questioned document analysis, with 3D software. With examples and specifications. Forensic Document Examination Services Inc. Forensic Document Examination Services Inc.- FDES offers document dating, handwriting, signature comparisons and analyses aimed at disclosing the fraudulent or genuine nature of c… Grafex Grafex- Academy of graphology founded in 1995 for forensic handwriting identification in Pretoria, South Africa. Questioned Document Investigations, Ltd Questioned Document Investigations, Ltd- Investigations for frauds and forgeries in all kinds of criminal, civil, and private disputes. Shiver & Nelson Document Investigation Laboratory, Inc. Shiver & Nelson Document Investigation Laboratory, Inc.- Document investigation laboratory specializing in handwriting identification, signature verification, forgery detection, a… Forensic Document Analysis Forensic Document Analysis- Curt Baggett is a handwriting expert, court qualified and certified by the American Bureau of Document Examiners and the American Institute of Applied … Forensic Documents Services International, Inc. Forensic Documents Services International, Inc.- Provides examination of documents involving a variety of forensic applications such as visual, microscopic, and photographic analy… Emily J. Will Emily J. Will- Basic information about questioned document examination and its relevance to legal controversies, including irregularities in checks, wills, contracts, insurance po… Forgery Finder Forgery Finder- Offering document examination and expert testimony for criminal or civil cases involving handwriting identification, altered documents, collection of standards, an… Riley, Welch, Laporte and Associates Riley, Welch, Laporte and Associates- Forensic laboratory specializing in handwriting analysis, ink dating, document dating, and disputed documents. Based in Lansing, Michigan. Royal Canadian Mounted Police: National DNA Data Bank Royal Canadian Mounted Police: National DNA Data Bank- Explains history, privacy, security, statistics and case examples, with FAQ to justify the instigation of DNA fingerprinting… National Commission on the Future of DNA Evidence National Commission on the Future of DNA Evidence- Site seeks to maximize the value of forensic DNA evidence in the criminal justice system. Transcripts, publications, programs an… DNA Forensics DNA Forensics- Comprehensive resource covering forensic identification, arising from the human genome project, discussing accuracies, potential applications and databases such as … The complexity of DNA testing The complexity of DNA testing- News story explaining why identification may takes weeks, in the case of Daniel Pearl after exhuming a body in Karachi, Pakistan. - BBC, UK. True Crimes - Investigations & DNA True Crimes - Investigations & DNA- Compilation of related links about crime and forensics Forensic Mathematics Forensic Mathematics- Page of links on maths behind DNA identification and population genetics. Reports and biostatistics software from consultant in Oakland, CA. DNA Forensics Problem Set DNA Forensics Problem Set- The Biology Project at the University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ. Frontline Frontline- Interviews in which DNA evidence was involved in court cases, with more examples since 1987, by searching PBS from Alexandria, VA. STRBase STRBase- Short Tandem Repeat database for genetic mapping and identity testing, comprehensively explained and maintained by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gai… How DNA Evidence Works How DNA Evidence Works- Introduction to the steps in DNA fingerprinting evidence gathering for law enforcement, and its application from Howstuffworks Inc., Raleigh, NC. DNA as a forensic instrument DNA as a forensic instrument- Article discussing the potential and limitations of DNA, published in 1996 by Columbia University, NY. New Jersey Legal New Jersey Legal- Specializing in computer and digital forensics, eDiscovery, online document hosting and trial support. Digital Forensics Framework Digital Forensics Framework- Open Source Digital investigation software. DFRWS DFRWS- A non-profit, volunteer organization, sponsors of annual conferences, technical working groups dedicated to the sharing of knowledge and ideas about digital forensics resea… New Zealand Forensics New Zealand Forensics- Computer forensics company specialising in digital forensic, data recovery, cell phone forensics. Forensic Focus Forensic Focus- Forum for discussion of electronic evidence, data recovery, news. Includes articles, course list, weblog and related links. Forensics Wiki Forensics Wiki- Growing project explaining digital forensic aspects and source for such material. Collection of information about computer forensic techniques and tools. Computer Forensics World Computer Forensics World- A free portal relating to computer forensics and investigative techniques for digital and computer forensics professionals and students. Skeptical About Skeptics Skeptical About Skeptics- Articles and news about those who hold views which are still outside of mainstream science, and their fight against dogmatism. Provides profiles of the o… Down to a Science Down to a Science- Ongoing Science Café and blog, a casual forum where leading scientists discuss their research with the public. Sciguy's Interesting Science News Sciguy's Interesting Science News- Blog striving to understand the realities and philosophies of current scientific events. Stars Genes and Quarks Stars Genes and Quarks- Personal musings on science, scientists and public understanding, this online journal explores themes connecting the past, present and future of science, p… The Sensuous Curmudgeon The Sensuous Curmudgeon- Conserving the enlightenment values of reason, liberty, the scientific method and free enterprise. Emphasis on the evolution-creationism controversy. The Rational Ape The Rational Ape- A discussion of science, politics, atheism and rationalism in society. Brain Music Brain Music- The latest news and views about the converging worlds of science, medicine, technology and social media. Creating Passionate Users Creating Passionate Users- Weblog focused on user experiences and motivations. The Bird's Brain The Bird's Brain- Blog by Kirsten Sanford, physiologist and science journalist. Sandwalk Sandwalk- Blog by Larry Moran, Professor of Biochemistry at the University of Toronto, Canada, subtitled, "Strolling with a skeptical biochemist". Gender and Computing Gender and Computing- Hilde Corneliussen writes about Gender and Computing, works at University of Bergen. Eccentric Orbit Eccentric Orbit- A jaundiced, humorous view of new inventions changing our lives. Junk Charts Junk Charts- Weblog dissecting media use of graphic charts as means of conveying (or obscuring) information.