Calendar

One of IRE's primary purposes is educating fellow journalists in the latest techniques of finding, understanding and reporting on stories. We are proud to say we have crisscrossed the country with our seminars and workshops and have even reached overseas.

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'Open' events offer registration for qualified participants. 'Closed' events do not offer registration for outside participants.

Investigating Health Care: A Better Watchdog Workshop

Sept. 19 - 21, 2008 — Los Angeles, Calif., at the Annenberg School for Communication, University of Southern California
This program provides a thorough briefing on developing an investigative state of mind, reporting on the quality of care at local hospitals, cultivating sources within the industry, tracking down health industry political contributions and hands-on training with federal and state datasets. The training is presented by The California Endowment Health Journalism Fellowships at USC's Annenberg School for Communication, in partnership with Investigative Reporters and Editors and the Knight Chair in Investigative & Enterprise Reporting at the University of Illinois. For more information about this training or to register, please visit http://annenberg.usc.edu/CentersandPrograms/ProfessionalEducation/CalendowFellowships/FellowshipsSeminars/Track2.aspx. A limited number of stipend awards are available to cover conference expenses. Please see the attached application form for more information. Click Here for the application form
(Open)

Investigative Reporting on Business and Finance Conference

Sept. 20-21, 2008 — New York, N.Y. , at Columbia University
Learn how to uncover the secrets of companies and corporations at the upcoming Investigative Reporting on Business and Finance Conference. Gain the tools you need to dig into tax scandals, the foreclosure crisis and many more topics during this two day workshop, which will also offer training in computer-assisted reporting.
(Open)

Better Watchdog/Unleashing the Watchdog

September 27-28, 2008 — Wichita, Kan.
IRE is combining its highly rated Better Watchdogs Workshop for reporters, editors, and producers with a special program for midlevel editors, called Unleashing the Watchdogs, presented in conjunction with the American Society of Newspaper Editors.
(Open)

Computer-Assisted Reporting Boot Camp

Oct. 6-10, 2008 — Minneapolis, Minn.
These unique seminars train journalists to acquire electronic information, use spreadsheets and databases to analyze the information and translate that information into high-impact stories. In addition, the institute then provides follow-up help when participants return to their news organizations.
(Open)

FIU Computer-Assisted Reporting Boot Camp

Dec. 8-12, 2008 — Miami, Fla.
These unique seminars train journalists to acquire electronic information, use spreadsheets and databases to analyze the information and translate that information into high-impact stories. In addition, the institute then provides follow-up help when participants return to their news organizations.
(Open)

Computer-Assisted Reporting Boot Camp

January 4-9, 2009 — Columbia, Mo., at the Missouri School of Journalism
These unique seminars train journalists to acquire electronic information, use spreadsheets and databases to analyze the information and translate that information into high-impact stories. In addition, the institute then provides follow-up help when participants return to their news organizations.
(Open)

Mapping Data for News Stories Boot Camp

January 9-11, 2009 — Columbia, Mo., at the Missouri School of Journalism
Participants will learn how to uncover interesting news stories by mapping data with geographic information system (GIS) software during this intensive, hands-on mini-boot camp.
(Open)

Advanced CAR Statistics Boot Camp

February 6-8, 2009 — Tempe, Ariz.
This session is aimed at strengthening the skills of reporters who want to move beyond basic computer-assisted reporting and use statistical analysis in their work. Return to your newsroom with the ability to craft statistics into stories that count!
(Open)

2009 CAR Conference

March 19-22 — Indianapolis, Ind.
Details to come.
(Open)

Computer-Assisted Reporting Boot Camp

March 22-27, 2009 — Columbia, Mo., at the Missouri School of Journalism
These unique seminars train journalists to acquire electronic information, use spreadsheets and databases to analyze the information and translate that information into high-impact stories. In addition, the institute then provides follow-up help when participants return to their news organizations.
(Open)

Django and Web Programming (Django May 17-19, Web May 20-22)

May 17-22, 2009 — Columbia, Mo.
Learn how to take important databases—from local crime stats to school test scores—and turn them into powerful, useful tools for your Web site audience.
(Open)

2009 IRE Conference

June 11-14, 2009 — Baltimore, Md.
Details to come.
(Open)

Computer-Assisted Reporting Boot Camp

August 9-14, 2009 — Columbia, Mo., at the Missouri School of Journalism
These unique seminars train journalists to acquire electronic information, use spreadsheets and databases to analyze the information and translate that information into high-impact stories. In addition, the institute then provides follow-up help when participants return to their news organizations.
(Open)