DNA Genealogy Group of Long Island
Previous Meetings
Previous Meetings
Want to know what you've been missing...here's a list of previous lectures
Want to know what you've been missing...here's a list of previous lectures
Oct 5
Oct 5
2019
Crista Cowan of AncestryDNA
The DNA Genealogy Group of Long Island was pleased to present Ancestry.com’s own Barefoot Genealogist, Crista Cowan.
Crista’s first presentation, Getting Started with AncestryDNA
focused on learning how your test is processed and the basics of genetic inheritance. Also discussed was what is included with your results and how best to be prepared to use them to the fullest to make personal discoveries. Crista explained how Ancestry safeguards your privacy through the entire process.
Crista’s second presentation was titled Getting the Most Out of Your AncestryDNA Results
Attendees learned about how to use your DNA Match List and other tools that Ancestry provides to use this powerful piece of genealogical evidence to continue to make new family history discoveries.
Crista Cowan of AncestryDNA
The DNA Genealogy Group of Long Island was pleased to present Ancestry.com’s own Barefoot Genealogist, Crista Cowan.
Crista’s first presentation, Getting Started with AncestryDNA
focused on learning how your test is processed and the basics of genetic inheritance. Also discussed was what is included with your results and how best to be prepared to use them to the fullest to make personal discoveries. Crista explained how Ancestry safeguards your privacy through the entire process.
Crista’s second presentation was titled Getting the Most Out of Your AncestryDNA Results
Attendees learned about how to use your DNA Match List and other tools that Ancestry provides to use this powerful piece of genealogical evidence to continue to make new family history discoveries.
Speaker: Michael C. Carragher
Sep 7
Sep 7
2019
Strategies to Analyze Endogamous DNA
This lecture discussed how best to weed out false-positive DNA Matches that test-takers from endogamous groups face daily. Alec outlined the data (both peer-reviewed and crowd-sourced) that demonstrated the unique ways in which endogamous populations match each other. Then, by using visualizations at RootsFinder, DNA Painter, and Genetic Affairs, he illustrated webs of interrelationships of endogamous test-takers and identify genetic pile-up regions. Alec stated there is no surefire method as of yet to remove false matches, by having a better understanding of endogamy, we can better analyze match data.
Strategies to Analyze Endogamous DNA
This lecture discussed how best to weed out false-positive DNA Matches that test-takers from endogamous groups face daily. Alec outlined the data (both peer-reviewed and crowd-sourced) that demonstrated the unique ways in which endogamous populations match each other. Then, by using visualizations at RootsFinder, DNA Painter, and Genetic Affairs, he illustrated webs of interrelationships of endogamous test-takers and identify genetic pile-up regions. Alec stated there is no surefire method as of yet to remove false matches, by having a better understanding of endogamy, we can better analyze match data.
Speaker: Alec Ferretti
Jun 1
Jun 1
2019
2nd Anniversary Members Celebration
DNA Genealogy Group of Long Island members inspired us with their greatest genetic genealogy discoveries of the year. We enjoyed the DNA fashion show and partied with our food celebration. Prizes were awarded for the best DNA costume, the best DNA food, and the best gluten-free food, and more.
It was a great event!
2nd Anniversary Members Celebration
DNA Genealogy Group of Long Island members inspired us with their greatest genetic genealogy discoveries of the year. We enjoyed the DNA fashion show and partied with our food celebration. Prizes were awarded for the best DNA costume, the best DNA food, and the best gluten-free food, and more.
It was a great event!
Aug 3
Aug 3
2019
MyHeritage DNA Testing and Results
MyHeritage DNA Testing and Results
Daniel Horowitz discussed the wide array of tools available for DNA analysis found at MyHeritage including Smart Matches™ and the Theory of Family Relativity™. He also covered autoclusters and the chromosome browser to determine just how you are related to those cousin matches that pop up. Daniel gave an in-depth review of how to best use MyHeritage's DNA tools. For those who have tested elsewhere and have considered uploading your results to MyHeritage, this lecture gave an idea of what MyHeritage offers that may not be found with other platforms.
Speaker: Daniel Horowitz
Apr 6
Apr 6
2019
She Has Her Mother's Laugh
Award-winning, celebrated New York Times columnist and science writer Carl Zimmer discussed his bestselling history of our understanding of heredity, a profoundly original perspective on what we pass along from generation to generation.
She Has Her Mother's Laugh
Award-winning, celebrated New York Times columnist and science writer Carl Zimmer discussed his bestselling history of our understanding of heredity, a profoundly original perspective on what we pass along from generation to generation.
Speaker: Carl Zimmer
May 3
May 3
2019
Did My Great-Grandmother Have A Family?
A Documents and DNA Case Study
Do you have a “floating” female ancestor that cannot be attached to a larger tree? This case study demonstrated ways to break through that brick wall with problem-solving strategies utilizing records, oral history, photographs, DNA, mapping, and cluster techniques.
Did My Great-Grandmother Have A Family?
A Documents and DNA Case Study
Do you have a “floating” female ancestor that cannot be attached to a larger tree? This case study demonstrated ways to break through that brick wall with problem-solving strategies utilizing records, oral history, photographs, DNA, mapping, and cluster techniques.
Speaker: Rhoda Miller, Ed.D, CG
Jan 5
Jan 5
2019
Pay it Forward
Pay it Forward
Members Helping Friends with the Basics
Feb 2
Feb 2
2019
Sex Lies & DNA
Sex Lies & DNA
Speaker: Suzanne Danet
Nov 3
Nov 3
2018
Non-Autosomal DNA: X, Y, and Mitochondrial
Non-Autosomal DNA: X, Y, and Mitochondrial
Speaker: Dr. Richard Haberstroh
Sep 1
Sep 1
2018
Ask the Experts
Ask the Experts
Panel of Speakers
Oct 6
Oct 6
2018
DNA for Adoptees, or How, Instead of a Bike, I Got a Sister for My Birthday
DNA for Adoptees, or How, Instead of a Bike, I Got a Sister for My Birthday
Speaker: Chuck Weinstein
Jun 2
Jun 2
2018
DNA Genealogy Group of Long Island First Anniversary Celebration
DNA Genealogy Group of Long Island First Anniversary Celebration
Speakers: DGGLI Members, DNA Fashion Show, DNA Food Festival... GREAT time of fun and celebration!
May 5
May 5
2018
DNA Painter
DNA Painter
Speaker: Blaine Bettinger (YouTube video) & Panel Discussion: Patricia Ann Kellner, Jeanne Bayer, Carol Poulos
Mar 3
Mar 3
2018
Sorting Out Your Cousins Using GEDmatch
Sorting Out Your Cousins Using GEDmatch
Speaker: Susan Jaycox Murphy
Apr 7
Apr 7
2018
Working Smarter with Your AncestryDNA Results
Working Smarter with Your AncestryDNA Results
Speaker: Suzanne Danet
Feb 3
Feb 3
2018
Enhancing Collaboration and Roles on DNA Results
Enhancing Collaboration and Roles on DNA Results
Speaker: Anna Swayne of Ancestry.com (Skype presentation)
Jan 6
Jan 6
2018
Setting Your DNA Goals
Setting Your DNA Goals
Michael C. Carragher
Dec 2
Dec 2
2017
Member Presentations
Member Presentations
DNA Genealogy Group of Long Island members
Nov 4
Nov 4
2017
Navigating the Interfaces of 5 DNA Websites for Best Results
Navigating the Interfaces of 5 DNA Websites for Best Results
Speaker: Janeen Bjork
Oct 7
Oct 7
2017
Genome Mate Pro
Genome Mate Pro
Speaker: Patricia Ann Kellner
Sep 2
Sep 2
2017
Raw Data Saving and Transferring
Raw Data Saving and Transferring
Speaker: Michael C. Carragher
Sep 2
Sep 2
2017
Triangulation versus In Common With
Triangulation versus In Common With
Speaker: Patricia Ann Kellner
Aug 5
Aug 5
2017
Chromosome Browsers
Chromosome Browsers
Speaker: Patricia Ann Kellner
Aug 5
Aug 5
2017
Comparing DNA Predicted Relationships with your Genealogy Tree
Comparing DNA Predicted Relationships with your Genealogy Tree
Speaker: Susan Jaycox Murphy
Jul 1
Jul 1
2017
Ethnicity Estimates
Ethnicity Estimates
Speaker: Susan Jaycox Murphy
Jul 1
Jul 1
2017
X-DNA
X-DNA
Speaker: Patricia Ann Kellner
Jun 3
Jun 3
2017
Relationship Estimates
Relationship Estimates
Speaker: Patricia Ann Kellner
Jun 3
Jun 3
2017
Guidelines to Better Understanding your DNA Test Results
Guidelines to Better Understanding your DNA Test Results
Speaker: Michael C. Carragher