DNA
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 […]
This all-new course is designed to deconstruct, and study researcher decisions, strategies, and methodologies employed in the correlation of documentary and genetic evidence to establish proven genealogical conclusions. Examples include case studies suitable for publication, research reports, and proof summaries/arguments useful in a Kinship Determination Project (KDP). The research problems are all long-standing genealogical brick […]
New in Fall 2019, SLIG will offer the Virtual All-DNA Advanced Evidence Analysis Practicum course! This unique course tests a student’s ability to plan, research, analyze, correlate, and solve complex genealogical research problems that use DNA. This SLIG course challenges students as they work through five complex cases, one each week from October 12th through […]
Three courses from which to choose! Learn: from the field’s top professionalsObtain: in-depth instructionNetwork: in a private Facebook groupAttend: online, from the location of your choiceStudy and Learn: on your own schedule throughout the week Instruction Levels: SLIG Virtual offers a variety of courses, taught at a variety of levels, specific to the virtual needs of our students. All-DNA Advanced Evidence […]
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 […]
DNA courses continue to attract students as more and more genealogists are adding the skill to their toolbox. SLIG will be offering the following DNA courses in 2020 to continue to provide students with the knowledge and skills to effectively use and integrate DNA into their research: Meeting Standards: Using DNA Evidence, Coordinator: Karen Stanbary, MA, […]
With less than two months to go before SLIG 2019 and SLIG Academy begins … where did 2018 go??? … now is the time to make sure you are ready to enjoy a wonderful week or weeks next January in Salt Lake City. One thing you need to do is ensure that you have registered […]
Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG) continues registration for the January 13-18, 2019 institute with courses and rooms available at the Hilton SLC Center, Salt Lake City, Utah. Saturday, July 7, was the first day of registration for SLIG 2019. While the Advanced Genealogical Methods sold out in record time this year due to Dr. Thomas […]
The Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy is pleased to announce that Vicky C. Lambert is one of the two individuals selected for the the SLIG Scholarship for First-Time Institute Attendees for 2019. The competition was strong and many candidates submitted worthy applications, in fact it was so difficult that the decision was made to award […]
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 […]