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National Computer-Assisted Reporting Conference
Philadelphia, PA
March 14 - 17, 2002


Hosted by:

  • The Philadelphia Inquirer
  • National Institute for Computer-Assisted Reporting
  • Investigative Reporters and Editors, Inc.
  • Read some of the comments from
    attendees of the conference.


    Conference Site
    Doubletree Hotel Philadelphia
    Broad Street and Locust
    Philadelphia, PA

    For Hotel Reservations call:
    215-893-1600
    Please ask for the Investigative Reporters and Editors room block.

    Room Cost:
    Room block has expired. Rate is based on upon availability.
    $129 single/double, $139 triple/quad
    The guest room sales tax in the City of Philadelphia is 14% per room per night.

    For more information call IRE at
    573-882-2042


    Complete Program
    Hands-on class schedule
    Download the registration form. -- To save time, please print this registration form, fill it out and bring it to the conference site.
    We are no longer accepting online registration, but you can register at the conference site beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 14. There is still plenty of room available at the conference.
    Exhibitor/Recruiter Application Form
    Participating Exhibitors and Recruiters
    Reprints
    Need a roommate at the Doubletree Hotel Philadelphia?
    Parking/Transit
    What to do in Philly
    FAQs about the conference
    Winners of the Philly CAR Conference Drawing


    Conference Sponsors
      Knight Ridder
      The Gannett Foundation


    Conference Highlights

    Don't let your newsroom miss out! Attend one of the most practical newsroom training events in journalism.

    -- Special guest speakers
       John Allen Paulos, professor of mathematics, Temple University
         Author of Innumeracy: A Mathematician Reads the Newspaper

     



       Mark Monmonier, Syracuse University
         Author of How to Lie with Maps





       A special tribute to CAR pioneer Philip Meyer, University of North Carolina
         Author of The New Precision Journalism





    -- More than 50 panels that touch on every beat:
          Census, law enforcement, transportation, education, local government, health and more

    -- Late Additions:
          New sessions will focus on terrorism, aviation safety and other issues currently top of mind with readers and viewers.

    -- Hands-on classes:
          Internet, spreadsheets, databases, mapping, statistical software

    PLUS!
         Exhibitors
         Networking
         Computer software demonstrations