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Please note that Day 2 of the conference takes place in St. Paul. We recommend taking the free Campus Connector (bus #121) to travel between campuses.
Join us for the 10th Midwest Population Genetics conference, held at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities from August 21 - August 22, 2025.Â
Registration
Registration
Please note that registration is free for all attendees!
Abstract submissions (required to give a talk): Closed
Abstract submissions (required to give a talk): Closed
Registration (required for poster sessions and general attendance): Closed
Registration (required for poster sessions and general attendance): Closed
Location
Location
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Day 1 (August 21): Minneapolis Campus, Northrop Memorial Auditorium
Day 2 (August 22): St. Paul Campus, Cargill Building
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Please note: Day 2 of the conference takes place on the St. Paul Campus, which is adjacent to the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, so parking is scarce and expensive. If you are coming from the Minneapolis Campus, we recommend taking free campus transit to and from St. Paul. The Campus Connector (bus #121) routes between the Minneapolis and St. Paul campuses, and you can view stop locations and live route updates on this interactive map. The free park and ride services hosted by the Minnesota State Fair may also be a helpful option!
Keynote Speaker
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Ruth Shaw, University of Minnesota
Dr. Ruth Shaw, University of Minnesota
Ruth Shaw is a professor in the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior, and a member of the National Academy of Sciences, known for her contributions to the field of evolutionary quantitative genetics. To date, she has advised 18 Ph.D. and six M.S. students. Her students have gone on to successful careers in academia, government, and other fields.
Dr. Shaw served as lead instructor for the University of Minnesota's Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior quantitative genetics course nearly every year for over three decades, reaching over 650 students. Students describe her as passionate, knowledgeable, approachable, and respectful. She is able to make a challenging subject accessible.
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