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SUMMARY:Summer Lecture Series: DNA Workshop
DESCRIPTION:\n\nUnlock Your Family’s DNA Story with professional 
 genealogist Angela Guntz\nJune 13\, 2026\, 11 am to 3 pm\n\nReady to take 
 your genealogy research to the next level? Join us as we help you 
 understand your DNA results\, break through DNA mysteries\, and connect the 
 dots in your family history like never before.\n\nThis event is free and 
 open to the public.  Registration is required.\n\nIf you cannot attend 
 in-person\, you can register to attend virtually here. This event will not 
 be recorded.\n\nIndiana librarians will receive LEUs for 
 attending.\n\nParking validation will be available for attendees who park 
 in the Senate Avenue parking garage directly across from the library and 
 bring their ticket in for validation.\n\n \n\nSessions:\n\nUnderstanding 
 the DNA Testing Landscape\n\nNot all DNA tests are created equal. In this 
 session\, you’ll get a clear\, approachable overview of autosomal\, 
 Y‑DNA\, and mtDNA testing\, along with guidance on which test best 
 supports your research goals. We’ll also compare today’s leading 
 testing companies - 23andMe\, AncestryDNA\, FamilyTreeDNA\, and 
 MyHeritage—so you know exactly what each platform offers and how to make 
 the most of their tools and databases.\n\nSolving Mystery Matches You 
 Can’t Easily Place\n\nEvery genealogist encounter DNA matches that 
 don’t quite fit…yet. Learn step‑by‑step strategies to analyze and 
 organize these puzzling connections using proven techniques like 
 clustering\, and targeted research. By the end of this session\, you’ll 
 feel confident tackling even your most confusing matches and turning 
 uncertainty into insight.\n\nBreaking Through Brick Walls: A DNA Case 
 Study\n\nStuck on a missing ancestor? Facing an unknown parentage question? 
 You’re not alone—and DNA can help. Walk through a real‑world case 
 study that illustrates how to form a strong research question\, design an 
 effective DNA testing plan\, and interpret your results with confidence. 
 You’ll see exactly how DNA evidence is gathered\, analyzed\, and 
 documented using the Genealogical Proof Standard\, giving you a roadmap you 
 can apply to your own research challenges.
LOCATION:History Reference Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Dunn":MAILTO:JaDunn@library.IN.gov
CATEGORIES:ISL - In-Person Event, ISL - Virtual Event
CONTACT;CN="Jamie Dunn":MAILTO:JaDunn@library.IN.gov
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