Forensic science can answer an awful lot of questions, but misused, can also do an awful lot of damage in the process. On this episode of The Bone Club, Stephanie and Ashley sit down with Dr. Tebah Browne, PhD, a Science Policy Specialist with the New York Innocence Project, as we discuss everything from how forensic science can be misused to wrongfully convict innocent individuals, as well as the processes by which that science is used to exonerate them, the in's & out's of getting good policy passed, and even examining the role of artifical intelligence in exonerations and forensic science.

For more information from Dr. Browne, she can be reached at: tbrowne@innocenceproject.org

Join Ashley and Stephanie as we welcome our friends Hannah Carson (U. Montana) & Thomas Delgado (U. Utah) and reminisce about the 2026 American Academy of Forensic Science Conference held in New Orleans. We discuss some of our highlights and lowlights and look forward to 2027 and Florida.

Of the many topics effecting forensic anthropology (academia and government service), one of the stickiest is the rise, fall, and implications of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion programs. Join us as we have a conversation with Dr. Sean Tallman about how DEI programs have come about and changed, its relationship to meritocracy, and the implications they have had on the field.

NOTE: The opinions and views expressed are those of the individuals in their personal capacity and do not represent the positions of their respective institutions.

To reach Dr. Tallman directly, email: tallman@bu.edu