Upcoming
Speaking Engagements:
Are you looking to have a LIVE VIRTUAL speaker? Please contact us to see if this option might help your society or club. Every talk comes with a handout for your membership, along with saving the costs of travel.
STAY TUNED for more events being added in 2024!
Date: 7 December 2023 (via Zoom)
Time: 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Description: “Creating an Individualized Genealogical Educational Plan.” Whether your goal is to become a professional genealogist, to better
understand an ancestor’s life or break down your own brick walls, your
own educational plan can help you focus on what you want to learn.
Having an individualized education plan clarifies your goals as well
as providing accountability. Explore the types of resources that are
available to use, and how to put together your own plan.
Host: The Anne Arundel Genealogical Society. More information can be found here.
Date: 15 January 2024 (via Zoom)
Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm ET
Description: “Crash Course on Researching Ancestors in the US Military.” Join Genealogist Margaret M. McMahon, Ph.D., to learn how to use online resources and strategies to research your ancestors’ US Military service. The class will also include information about how to use military archives in your research.
Host: The Carroll County Genealogical Society (https://ccgsmd.org).
Date: 17 February 2024 (via Zoom)
Time: 10:30am ET
Description: “Using AI for Genealogy.” Artificial Intelligence (AI) has already been used in the realm of genealogy, with major success in indexing records as well as colorizing and animating photographs. AI can also be your personal guide to learn about genealogical research, be your partner during your research, and help you to answer questions. Learn from a computer science, engineering and cybersecurity professor how AI products can assist you in your genealogical endeavors. Find out how to use AI in your research and writing, as well as its limitations. Products that are covered are: OpenAI ChatGPT, Google Bard, and text-to-speech AI.
Host: The Western New York Genealogical Society (https://www.wnygs.org/meetings).
Date: 5 March 2024 (via Zoom)
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm ET
Description: “Genealogy: First Steps in Irish Research.” Embark on your journey to uncover your Irish heritage. This presentation provides essential guidance for tracing your Irish ancestry, including where to search for valuable information in the United States and an overview of key Irish records and online resources. Hosted by the Odenton Library. Register to receive a link to the Zoom meeting.
Host: Anne Arundel County Public Library. Registration will be at: https://www.aacpl.net/event/genealogy-first-steps-irish-research-142281.
Date: 6 May 2024 (via Zoom)
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm ET
Description: “Crash Course on Researching Ancestors in the US Military.” Join Genealogist Margaret M. McMahon, Ph.D., to learn how to use online resources and strategies to research your ancestors’ US Military service. The class will also include information about how to use military archives in your research. Hosted by the Odenton Library. Register to receive a link to the Zoom meeting.
Host: Anne Arundel County Public Library. Registration will be at: https://www.aacpl.net/event/genealogy-crash-course-researching-ancestors-us-military-142284.
Date: 9 May 2024 (via Zoom)
Time: 8:00pm – 9:30pm ET
Description: “Ancestors, AI and Prompt Engineering: Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Genealogy.” The lecture is for people who have not already used AI tools but want to learn about them and how to start, AND for those who are already using the tools to share ideas about how to be more effective and expand their use. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has already been used in the realm of genealogy, with major success in indexing records as well as colorizing and animating photographs. Learn from Dr. Margaret M. McMahon, a computer science, engineering, and cybersecurity professor, how AI products can assist you in your genealogical endeavors. Find out how to use AI in your research and writing, as well as its limitations. This timely topic is presented by the Membership Services Committee.
Host: Palatines to America German Genealogy Society. Register in advance for this program at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtcuqgpjIqGtz1ITTJDIUd8CiOlWiVvICr
Date: 13 May 2024 (via Zoom)
Time: 1:00pm – 2:30pm ET
Description: “Crash Course on Researching Ancestors in the US Military.” Join Genealogist Margaret M. McMahon, Ph.D., to learn how to use online resources and strategies to research your ancestors’ US Military service. The class will also include information about how to use military archives in your research.
Host: Odenton Genial Genealogists (OGG).
STAY TUNED for more events in 2024!
