Angie Bush
In this hands-on course, students will master the basics of genetic genealogy research through hands-on application in a variety of investigative contexts. They will create testing plans incorporating such elements as which individuals to test, the types of tests to take and the companies to be used. They will also evaluate chances of success and […]
DNA testing has grown in popularity to the point that the public and many amateur genealogists equate DNA testing to genealogy. As professional genealogists in the 21st century, it is imperative that we be as familiar and comfortable with using DNA test results as we are with using census and vital records. The purpose of […]
Come explore your potential role in the fast-growing field of forensic genealogy with Catherine B. W. Desmarais, CG and her instructor team, including: Angie Bush, MS Kelvin L. Meyers Michael S. Ramage, JD, CG The instructors—all who are all experienced, practicing forensic genealogists—will introduce students to a broad spectrum of topics. Mornings will be spent […]
The ability to transform an initial concept to a full-fledged presentation delivered in front of an audience might seem like a daunting adventure for many professionals. This interactive course is ideal for existing speakers seeking to brush up on their skills and expand their portfolios and anyone seeking to explore how public speaking might align […]
National DNA Day is April 25th this year. Watch for testing companies to offer specials on purchasing DNA test kits. National DNA Day commemorates the completion of the Human Genome Project in April 2003 and the discovery of the double helix of DNA in 1953. This year marks the 16th anniversary of DNA Day. For […]
Intermediate Foundations Tuesdays, 5 February – 16 April 20196:00 – 9:00 pm MST (MDT beginning March 12th) Sara Scribner, CG 10 weeks of instruction with a special assignment in lieu of class during RootsTech week (February 26th). Students who select this course already have some experience in genealogy, but aren’t quite ready for an advanced […]
Do you suffer from Glossophobia? Glossophobia or speech anxiety is the fear of public speaking. The word glossophobia derives from the Greek γλῶσσα glōssa, meaning tongue, and φόβος phobos, fear or dread. Some people have this specific phobia, while others may also have broader social phobia or social anxiety disorder. Josh Taylor and his team […]
SLIG has a new virtual course coming in the Spring of 2019! Entitled “Intermediate Foundations,” it is for students who have some experience in genealogy, but are not quite ready for an advanced class. The details are below. Tuesdays, 5 February – 16 April 20196:00 – 9:00 pm MST (MDT beginning March 12th) Registration opens […]
Program This new program will follow SLIG 2019, beginning on Monday, January 21st, and will focus on professional development topics not offered at SLIG or elsewhere in a week-long, in-depth format. As professionals, we spend a lot of time taking advantage of educational opportunities to learn more about methodology and/or record sources, but it is […]
The Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy is pleased to announce Glenn York as the winner of the Jimmy B. Parker Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy scholarship for 2019. The competition was strong and many candidates submitted worthy applications. The committee determined that Mr. York’s application exemplified the culture of giving back to the community as […]