Bryan Found,Ph.D.
Doug Rogers, Ph.D.
LaTrobe University, Australia

Science and forensic document examination,
including the documented methodology

Workshop on handwriting methodology

Huub Hardy
The Netherlands

Weighing evidence and the use of probability scales
and Bayesian statistics when rendering conclusions
(A technique currently being used in Europe)

Larry S. Miller, Ph.D.
Director of Forensic Services
Department of Criminology,
Eastern Tennessee State University

Research in arthritis and handwriting

Darlene Hennessy
Des Plaines, Illinois

Macular degeneration and handwriting

Frits Cohen
London, England

Segmentation research: computer techniques for
handwriting comparison

John Gorajczyk
Phoenix Police Dept. Crime Laboratory, Arizona

Applying document examination protocols in an
ASCLD Certified Laboratory

Richard McEvoy
Forensic Imaging Inc., Victor, New York

IR and UV photographic applications using the
digital camera

Ed Alvarez Ghigliotti
Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico

Lipstick writings in homicide cases

Patrick Love
A demonstration of how the MICS system
(Measurement of Internal Consistencies
Software) can be used in document examination.

Stacey Gottlies, Esq.
Steptoe & Johnson

A special legal case and discussion concerning
expert qualifications

Carole Chaski, Ph.D.
Linguistic Concepts and Methods with Applicability to the Emergent Science of Handwriting Identification

Dan Vomhof, Ph.D.
The Tailhook case: did she write on the poster?

(Additional speakers are being confirmed)

The program will run from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Wednesday, October 31 through Saturday, November 3. Plan to stay for the Saturday evening BBQ to relax and visit with friends.

Poster Sessions are included this year to provide examples of different ways to illustrate case and exhibits that proved effective in cases and an opportunity to discuss ideas informally with colleagues.

A few openings left
Although the program is almost complete, two or three spaces for half hour presentations are still available. If you are interested in making a presentation, please contact Patricia Fisher (see below).

ADVANCING THE SCIENCE OF FORENSIC DOCUMENT EXAMINATION

2001 Annual Educational Symposium