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Taking 3D Measurements with NMDID Images

← Back to Series – This webinar originally occurred on Wednesday, October 28th, 2020 Duration: 1 hour This webinar will introduce the audience to viewing and collecting data from 3D medical imaging modalities (CT/MRI) using the open source 3D Slicer…

Opening and Viewing NMDID Image Data

← Back to Series – This webinar originally occurred on Wednesday, October 21st, 2020 Duration: 1 hour In the third webinar, participants will learn about the image data included in the New Mexico Decedent Image Database. Post-mortem computed tomography (PMCT)…

Just Digital Evidence in the Courts of Appeals

In episode three, Just Science interviews Martin Novak, a Computer Scientist with the National Institute of Justice, about digital evidence in the United States Court of Appeals. Digital evidence has the capacity to identify suspects, win acquittals, and obtain convictions.…

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Accessing and Utilizing Metadata from NMDID

← Back to Series – This webinar originally occurred on October 14th, 2020 Duration: 1 hour – In the second webinar, participants will explore the types of data included in the New Mexico Decedent Image Database. The Data Dictionary contains…

Just A Public Defender’s Perspective

In episode two, Just Science interviews Nicolas Hughes, assistant public defender with the Harris County Public Defender’s Office in Houston, TX, about the validation of tools utilized by digital forensics laboratories. Many forensic laboratories face overwhelming caseloads; digital forensic labs…

Just the Evolution of Digital Evidence

While the realm of digital evidence is still relatively new, it requires validation and testing like all forensic disciplines. Digital evidence is a dynamic discipline that can often provide greater insight into the investigation of a crime or the defense…

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The New Mexico Decedent Image Database Webinar Series

Overview The New Mexico Decedent Image Database (NMDID) is a new resource for research in any field that can draw on computed tomography scans of humans. The database contains de-identified scans of over 15,000 individuals; all were deceased at the…

Overview of Accessing the NMDID Database and Searching

← Back to Series – This webinar originally occurred on October 7th, 2020 Duration: 1 hour – The New Mexico Decedent Image Database (NMDID) is a new resource for research in any field that can draw on computed tomography scans…

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Managing an Accredited Digital Forensics Laboratory

– Wednesday, July 1st, 2020 1:00:00 PM ET – 2:00:00 PM ET Duration: 1 hour(s) In a 1-hour presentation, this webinar will address challenges unique to managing digital forensics laboratories seeking or maintaining accreditation. Participants will explore current challenges facing…

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Digital and Multimedia Forensics: The Impact of Disturbing Media

← Back to Series This webinar originally occurred on August 28th, 2019 Duration: 1 hour Within the law enforcement and digital forensics communities, people will say, “What do they expect? It’s part of the job – they should be able…