July Virtual Meeting

DNA courses with Shannon Combs-Bennett
Thursday, July 16th – 7 PM Eastern; 6 PM Central; 5 PM Mountain; 4 PM Pacific; Friday, July 17th – Midnight in London, England; 9 AM in Sydney, Australia             
MEETING LOCATION: https://genealogicalstudies.adobeconnect.com/dna/   

These sessions are FREE and you do not have to be a current or past student to attend.

Attendees: NO USER NAME or PASSWORD REQUIRED. Please type in your first and last name, along with your geographic location; then click “Enter as a Guest”

September Virtual Meeting
DNA courses with Shannon Combs-Bennett MSc, QG, PLCGS. 
Saturday, September 12th – 9 AM Eastern; 8 AM Central; 7 AM Mountain; 6 AM Pacific; 2 PM in London, England; 11 PM in Sydney, Australia 
MEETING LOCATION: https://genealogicalstudies.adobeconnect.com/dna/  

These sessions are FREE and you do not have to be a current or past student to attend. NO USER NAME or PASSWORD REQUIRED. Please type in your first name and surname initial, along with your geographic location; then click “Enter as a Guest”

The National Institute for Genealogical Studies announces the launch of our NEWEST online course: DNA: Special Circumstances – Adoptees & Unknown Parentage. NEW Course begins Oct 5th. Register today! #DNA #Adoptees #genealogy @GeneaStudies
Course Description: https://www.genealogicalstudies.com/eng/courses.asp?courseID=569  
Blog Post: http://blog.genealogicalstudies.com/2020/09/dna-special-circumstanc...

DNA: Understanding Testing and Research Strategies (4 course package)
https://www.genealogicalstudies.com/eng/packages.asp?packageID=149
DNA and Relevant Topics (8 course package) https://www.genealogicalstudies.com/eng/packages.asp?packageID=148 

November Virtual Meeting
DNA courses with Shannon Combs-Bennett MSc, QG, PLCGS
Wednesday, November 18th – 10:30 AM Eastern; 9:30 AM Central; 8:30 AM Mountain; 7:30 AM Pacific; 3:30 PM in London, England; Thursday, November 19th –2:30 AM in Sydney, Australia 
MEETING LOCATION: 
https://genealogicalstudies.adobeconnect.com/dna/ 

These sessions are FREE and you do not have to be a current or past student to attend. NO USER NAME or PASSWORD REQUIRED. Please type in your first name and surname initial, along with your geographic location; then click “Enter as a Guest”

January Virtual Meeting
DNA courses with Shannon Combs-Bennett MSc, QG, PLCGS
Tuesday, January 19th at 7:30 PM EST
Time Zone Convertor: https://www.thetimezoneconverter.com/

MEETING LOCATION: 
https://genealogicalstudies.adobeconnect.com/dna/
These sessions are FREE and you do not have to be a current or past student to attend. NO USER NAME or PASSWORD REQUIRED. Please type in your first name and surname initial, along with your geographic location; then click “Enter as a Guest”

March Virtual Meeting
DNA courses with Shannon Combs-Bennett MSc, QG, PLCGS 
Sunday, March 14th at 4 PM EDT 
Time Zone Convertor: https://www.thetimezoneconverter.com/ 
MEETING LOCATION: 
https://genealogicalstudies.adobeconnect.com/dna/
These sessions are FREE and you do not have to be a current or past student to attend. NO USER NAME or PASSWORD REQUIRED. Please type in your first name and surname initial, along with your geographic location; then click “Enter as a Guest”

John S

Kentucky, USA

Is there a location on GS/GW for member’s DNA results?

There are several DNA groups. Search under “All Groups” and See if you can find one for your location or surname. 

I am Julie Mullinax Crawford.  I've taken the beginning DNA course and I'd like to take the one on male and female lines. I am an Admin for a Y-DNA project and I'd love to exchange tips with anyone else involved with Y-DNA.  The group has 100 members but only 1 in my Haplogroup has taken the Big Y and about 3 others in another.

Great idea Julie! Looking forward to reading tips :)

May Virtual Meeting
DNA courses with Shannon Combs-Bennett MSc, QG, PLCGS
*Thursday, May 13th at 3 PM EDT
Time Zone Convertor: https://www.thetimezoneconverter.com/

MEETING LOCATION: 
https://genealogicalstudies.adobeconnect.com/dna/
These sessions are FREE and you do not have to be a current or past student to attend. NO USER NAME or PASSWORD REQUIRED. Please type in your first name and surname initial, along with your geographic location; then click “Enter as a Guest”

The National Institute for Genealogical Studies announces the launch of our NEWEST online course: DNA: Methodology & Analysis. NEW course begins on July 19th. Register today! #DNA #genealogy @GeneaStudies
Course Description: https://www.genealogicalstudies.com/eng/courses.asp?courseID=571
Blog Post: http://blog.genealogicalstudies.com/2021/07/dna-methodology-analysis/

I am looking forward to taking the new DNA: Methodology & Analysis course.  I will register for the fall this year.

That's awesome Nancy. It will be a good course. :)

September Virtual Meeting
DNA courses with Shannon Combs-Bennett MSc, QG, PLCGS
This is for students interested in using DNA testing results in conjunction with their genealogy research.             
Sunday, September 19th at 4 PM EDT
Time Zone Convertor: https://www.thetimezoneconverter.com/

MEETING LOCATION: 
https://genealogicalstudies.adobeconnect.com/dna/
These sessions are FREE and you do not have to be a current or past student to attend. NO USER NAME or PASSWORD REQUIRED. Please type in your first name and surname initial, along with your geographic location; then click “Enter as a Guest”

NOTE: It is recommended that attendees make sure their Adobe Connect app is up-to-date before the session.

I am just about to complete the DNA Methodology and Analysis course and of the five DNA courses, this course, by taking me back to my DNA test results, has made my DNA results quite useful in my research.

Brian

That's good news Brian. Glad the courses have been helpful. Watching for the next DNA course. :)

Hi Cheryl

looking forward to new courses in DNA, Scotland and Italy especially but while I wait I am researching about 1800 passengers from two ships my parents came to Australia on in 1911 and 1912 to see if and individuals or family groups knew each other prior to departure or after arrival in Australia. This is an estimated three year project but has already revealed three families who have links to my ancestors on my maternal side. Keeps the mind active.

NEWEST Advanced DNA Course
Announcing our newest advanced course: DNA: Reading & Understanding Articles for Genetic Genealogy, which demonstrates how to analyze DNA articles as part of your education plan. Course begins on the first Monday of every month.
Course Description:
https://www.genealogicalstudies.com/eng/courses.asp?courseID=572
Blog Post: http://blog.genealogicalstudies.com/2021/09/reading-and-understandi...

Since the announcement of a DNA certificate I was interested, having completed the available DNA courses, how this certificate course content would develop and how fellow students would be handled if the certificate required modification of any DNA courses previously completed by students. Now, we have advice on a new course which looks both interesting, challenging and appropriate for inclusion in the DNA certificate but surely NIGS already have an overall vision of the DNA courses that will make up the certificate. After all, this would enable current students to purchase an appropriate course package rather than either purchasing one at a time or guessing how many they would need.

I don’t think this is unreasonable as I am sure that all students who have completed either all or any of the DNA courses that have been on offer to seriously consider completing the DNA certificate so why not let us know what NIGS intends including?

Don’t get me wrong I enjoy the courses, how they keep my brain alive and how I might use my acquired knowledge to help people in my community with their research as well as my own research projects aimed at learning more about my ancestors.

Cheers and thanks for another course of interest but why couldn’t we have more notice?

Brian

Hi Brian. Yes, we are working on new courses that will be included in the new DNA Certificate when it is released. We are releasing the new courses as they are completed for those who want to get a head start. More courses are still in development. The courses to be included in the DNA Certificate have not been announced yet.

Hi Cheryl,

Thanks for that information but couldn’t potential students know the proposed content of the certificate especially the DNA specific courses so we know how many more we need to complete and the best package purchase that is appropriate.

just a thought.

Brian

I have this week commence the latest DNA course on the analysis of DNA articles and my initial feeling is that this is another invaluable course which as with the last DNA course introduced will add to my research. After reading the course notes on the first few modules and completing assignments I already have gained knowledge that will aid my research.

Brian

Hi Brian. I am glad you are finding our newest DNA course helpful! We have been working on creating the new DNA & Genetic Genealogy Certificate. It has not been finalized yet, but courses have posted here: https://www.genealogicalstudies.com/eng/courses.asp?certificateID=27
You will be able to check and see which courses you have already completed. :)

November Virtual Meeting
DNA courses with Shannon Combs-Bennett MSc, QG, PLCGS
This is for students interested in using DNA testing results in conjunction with their genealogy research.             
Wednesday, November 17th at 10 AM EST
Time Zone Convertor: https://www.thetimezoneconverter.com/

MEETING LOCATION: 
https://genealogicalstudies.adobeconnect.com/dna/
These sessions are FREE and you do not have to be a current or past student to attend. NO USER NAME or PASSWORD REQUIRED. Please type in your first name and surname initial, along with your geographic location; then click “Enter as a Guest”

NOTE: It is recommended that attendees make sure their Adobe Connect app is up-to-date before the session.

Announcing our DNA & Genetic Genealogy Certificate
Blog post: http://blog.genealogicalstudies.com/2021/12/announcing-dna-and-gene...
DNA & Genetic Genealogy Certificate package: 
https://www.genealogicalstudies.com/eng/packages.asp?packageID=153
We are excited to finally share details for this 12-course certificate package. This Official Announcementincludes a special promotion to celebrate the launch of this long-anticipated certificate. Anyone who has already taken some of these DNA courses, check the promo discount in the blog post for the Best Bundle Options for you.

Looking forward to the final DNA course and learning more

January Virtual Meeting
DNA courses with Shannon Combs-Bennett MSc, QG, PLCGS
This is for students interested in using DNA testing results in conjunction with their genealogy research.             
Tuesday, January 18th at 7 PM EST
Time Zone Convertor: https://www.thetimezoneconverter.com/ 
MEETING LOCATION: 
https://genealogicalstudies.adobeconnect.com/dna/
These sessions are FREE and you do not have to be a current or past student to attend. NO USER NAME or PASSWORD REQUIRED. Please type in your first name and surname initial, along with your geographic location; then click “Enter as a Guest”

Reminder for our FREE #DNA Virtual Meeting for Jan 18th at 7 pm EST. Add it to your calendar and join the discussion! Blog: http://blog.genealogicalstudies.com/2022/01/virtual-meeting-18-jan-...

March Virtual Meeting
DNA courses with Shannon Combs-Bennett MSc, QG, PLCGS
This is for students interested in using DNA testing results in conjunction with their genealogy research.             
Saturday, March 19th at 9 AM EDT
Time Zone Convertor: https://www.thetimezoneconverter.com/ 
MEETING LOCATION: 
https://genealogicalstudies.adobeconnect.com/dna/
These sessions are FREE and you do not have to be a current or past student to attend. NO USER NAME or PASSWORD REQUIRED. Please type in your first name and surname initial, along with your geographic location; then click “Enter as a Guest” NOTE: It is recommended that attendees make sure their Adobe Connect app is up-to-date before the session.

Research A-Z ~ DNA
DNA-related courses, packages and certificates offered by The National Institute for Genealogical Studies. Blog Post: http://blog.genealogicalstudies.com/2022/04/research-a-z-dna/

Hi Cheryl

i am sure I am not the only student waiting for the final DNA course to complete the DNA certificate but I think it is fair to say we are all anxious to get our teeth into it and finish our DNA meal.

Yes, I have a big appetite and would like more Scottish and Italian courses for dessert.

Trust you and your mates are all safe and well.

Cheers

Brian

VERY SOON Brian!
The Final DNA course (Historical Studies) is almost ready to be released. :)
Cheryl

Hi Cheryl

Thanks for that information. I am sure there are quite a few fellow students who are looking forward to enjoying the final DNA course especially how helpful the last course was.

cheers

Brian

While I like many other students await the final DNA course I would like to hear from those of us who have used DNA matches as a way of discovering more about our ancestry and even finding people you had no knowledge were in some way related to you. Have you had any success? I must admit that my matches have been distant cousin and sadly had either no tree or one with only a few people on the tree.

I still think DNA tests can help but just wondering if my experience is common.

cheers

Brian

Brian: It depends on who is testing. Some just want to see their ethnic percentages and are not interested in tracing their ancestry. Others attempt to track all matches. 

I have used DNA matches to confirm my paper research, and I have confirmed a linkage by DNA that I haven't found documents to prove yet. It encourages me that I am on the right track. :)

Don't get discouraged. Your DNA work may help someone else confirm their parentage.

Research A-Z ~ Professional

Professional Development courses and certificates offered by The National Institute for Genealogical Studies to reach your professional genealogical career goals. Blog Post: http://blog.genealogicalstudies.com/2022/04/research-a-z-professional/

DNA Historical Studies Course Released
The wait is finally over! We are pleased to announce the release of our newest online course AND the final compulsory course for our DNA and Genetic Genealogy Certificate. First course is scheduled for May 2nd and will be offered monthly. Register today! Blog post: http://blog.genealogicalstudies.com/2022/04/dna-historical-studies-...

Hi Cheryl

WOW, fabulous news and I am registered and looking forward to this course as the outline indicates some connection to the use in law enforcement and corrective services areas that I had worked with in my pre retirement life. This news came just after I had selected three elective courses to keep me active learning more and enjoying my life.

Cheers

Brian

I am taking American and DNA Certificate -40 Courses

Will this new course cover what I will be taking or is this a whole other course that I should take as well?

Valerie. You should see this course in the list. It was “Not Scheduled” before, but now says “New” as it has been completed for release. :)

~ May Virtual Meeting ~ 
DNA courses with Shannon Combs-Bennett MSc, QG, PLCGS
This is for students interested in using DNA testing results in conjunction with their genealogy research.             
Thursday, May 12th at 10 AM EDT
Time Zone Convertor: https://www.thetimezoneconverter.com/

MEETING LOCATION: 
https://genealogicalstudies.adobeconnect.com/dna/
These sessions are FREE and you do not have to be a current or past student to attend. NO USER NAME or PASSWORD REQUIRED. Please type in your first name and surname initial, along with your geographic location; then click “Enter as a Guest”

July Virtual Meeting ~ DNA courses with Shannon Combs-Bennett MSc, QG, PLCGS on Tuesday, July 19th at 8 PM Eastern. This is for those interested in studying the use of DNA in conjunction with their genealogy research.Virtual Meeting Schedule: https://www.genealogicalstudies.com/eng/chats.asp  

These sessions are FREE and you do not have to be a current or past student to attend. Time Zone Convertor: https://www.thetimezoneconverter.com/ 

August Virtual Meeting ~ DNA courses with Shannon Combs-Bennett MSc, QG, PLCGS 
This is for those interested in studying the use of DNA in conjunction with their genealogy research. 
Tuesday, August 23rd at 10 AM Eastern 
Time Zone Convertor: https://www.thetimezoneconverter.com/ 
Virtual Meeting Schedule: https://www.genealogicalstudies.com/eng/chats.asp    These sessions are FREE and you do not have to be a current or past student to attend.

RESCHEDULED: August Virtual Meeting ~ DNA courses with Shannon Combs-Bennett MSc, QG, PLCGS 
Wednesday, August 24th at 10 AM Eastern 
Time Zone Convertor: https://www.thetimezoneconverter.com/ 
Virtual Meeting Schedule: https://www.genealogicalstudies.com/eng/chats.asp   These sessions are FREE and you do not have to be a current or past student to attend.

September Virtual Meeting ~ 
DNA & Genetic Genealogy courses with Shannon Combs-Bennett MSc, QG, PLCGS. This is for those interested in studying the use of DNA in conjunction with their genealogy research.             
Saturday, September 24th at 1 PM Eastern
Time Zone Convertor: https://www.thetimezoneconverter.com/ 
Virtual Meeting Schedule: https://www.genealogicalstudies.com/eng/chats.asp
These sessions are FREE and you do not have to be a current or past student to attend.

October Virtual Meeting ~ 
DNA & Genetic Genealogy courses with Shannon Combs-Bennett MSc, QG, PLCGS
This is for those interested in studying the use of DNA in conjunction with their genealogy research.             
Tuesday, October 18th at 6:30 PM Eastern
Time Zone Convertor: https://www.thetimezoneconverter.com/

ZOOM LOCATION: https://www.genealogicalstudies.com/eng/chats.asp
These sessions are FREE and you do not have to be a current or past student to attend.

YouTube Video REPLAY! 
Enjoy a special aspect of our Student Life at the International Institute of Genealogical Studies by joining us over on our new YouTube channel with our featured speaker, Jennifer Roodzant of DescendantGenealogy.com, as she shares a brilliant way to sort and discover DNA matches quickly with graphing on Gephi.org. This session was hosted by Gena Philibert Ortega during our monthly Student Lounge event in October. Expect to see more of Jennifer at GenealogicalStudies.com in the future! DNA Discovery Using Gephi video is on our YouTube: https://youtu.be/IRhDTOAYjJA 
Blog: http://blog.genealogicalstudies.com/2022/10/dna-discovery-using-gephi/ 
Note: Gephi is a graph and visualization platform that quickly and efficiently clusters shared matches into genetic networks. Say goodbye to the long days of sorting matches! You will leave with a toolkit for rapidly clustering matches in Gephi to identify the shared most recent common ancestors.

December Virtual Meeting ~  
DNA & Genetic Genealogy courses with Jennifer Roodzant
This is for those interested in studying the use of DNA in conjunction with their genealogy research. Topic: What's New at AncestryDNA? 
Monday, December 12th at 3 PM Eastern
Time Zone Convertor: https://www.thetimezoneconverter.com/ 
Virtual Learning Room schedule: https://www.genealogicalstudies.com/eng/chats.asp
To attend: Click the virtual meeting name in list (a new window will open). Click on the Genealogical Studies Virtual Meeting Room link.

These sessions are FREE and you do not have to be a current or past student to attend.