Spencer Wells in the field
Photograph by David Evans

One of the most ambitious scientific research initiatives ever undertaken, the Genographic Project—an effort of National Geographic, IBM, and the Waitt Family Foundation—is seeking to unravel the history of human migration from our common homeland in Africa. Begun last year under the direction of geneticist and Society Explorer-in-Residence Spencer Wells, the project is a five-year initiative to assemble and analyze the world’s largest collection of DNA samples, gathered from thousands of participants worldwide.

At this presentation Wells will share the latest information about the data gathered during recent expeditions in Chad and Central Asia and will discuss plans for the future of this ground-breaking project. Wells’ new book, Deep Ancestry: Inside the Genographic Project, will be available for purchase. Lecture attendees may also purchase the Genographic Project Participation Kit, at a 10% discount ($89.95), at the presentation.

The Grosvenor Auditorium National Geographic Society Headquarters 1600 M Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20036 +1 202 857 7700

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