Mapping Boot Camps

Learn how to uncover interesting news stories by mapping data with geographic information system (GIS) software during our intensive mini-boot camps.

IRE and NICAR conducts this hands-on training using the latest version of ArcView GIS. We will look at noteworthy stories that have used mapping and show you how to uncover stories using census and other data. The sessions will include address geocoding, thematic mapping, overlaying and spatial analysis.

Participants should have basic knowledge in using relational database programs such as Microsoft Access.

NICAR is a joint program of IRE and the Missouri School of Journalism.

Register for a mapping boot camp:

All mapping boot camps are held at IRE and NICAR headquarters in Columbia, Mo.

January 9-11, 2009: Registration form (pdf); schedule

Sliding fee scale:

Listed prices are for current IRE members. Nonmembers add
$60; nonmember students add $25.

Newspapers:
Sunday circulation under 50,000

$300
Sunday circulation under 100,000
$500
Sunday circulation 100,000 and over
$750

Television:
50-200 market

$300
25-50 market
$500
Top 25 market
$750

Radio:
$500
Magazine and Newsletters:
$300
Online Media:
for rate
Universities:
$300
Freelance:
$250
Students:
$250