About the AGA Blog

The AGA Blog publishes posts by authors and members on recent papers in the Journal of Heredity, by AGA awardees on their research, and on other topics aligned with the AGA mission to "encourage the study of comparative genetics and genomics."

The blog serves as an inclusive forum for science communication, welcoming both first-time bloggers and experienced writers.

Steps to Contribute

1. Join the Organization

Membership costs $20 (students/postdocs/early career) or $45 (others). Learn more about membership.

2. Explore Post Ideas

  • "Behind the Science" posts from recent Journal of Heredity authors
  • Articles connecting to current news or debates
  • Journal themes (Conservation Genomics, Pigmentation Genes)
  • Personal fieldwork and research journeys
  • AGA Symposium talks and workshop content
  • Interviews with council/editorial board members

3. Submit Post Idea

Contact Miranda Wade, Blog Editor, at mirandajwade@gmail.com with subject "POST_IDEA" and cc agablogposts@theaga.org.

4. Follow Submission Guidelines

Upon approval, follow the Submission Guidelines to prepare your post.