Statisticians and Forensic Science: A Perfect Match

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Steve Pierson

Steve Pierson earned his PhD in physics from the University of Minnesota. He spent eight years in the Physics Department of Worcester Polytechnic Institute and later became head of government relations at the American Physical Society before joining the ASA as director of science policy.

Karen Kafadar

Karen Kafadar is a leading exponent of exploratory data analysis. Her research also focuses on robust methods, characterization of uncertainty in the physical, chemical, biological, and engineering sciences, and methodology for the analysis of screening trials. She was editor of the Journal of the American Statistical Association's Review Section and of Technometrics, and is currently biology and genetics editor of the Annals for Applied Statistics. In addition to her service on the NISS Board of Trustees, she is a past or present member on the governing boards for the ASA, Institute of Mathematical Statistics, and International Statistical Institute. She is a Fellow of the ASA, American Association for the Advancement of Science, and International Statistics Institute, and currently serves on OSAC's Forensic Science Standards Board.