Introducing the 2026 IRE Conference Fellows!
IRE welcomed the 2015 CAR Conference Knight Scholars, a group of journalism students from historically black colleges and universities, with a luncheon Thursday. Students talked with a group of professional journalists, including Corey Johnson of The Marshall Project. The Knight Scholars will be contributing to the CAR Conference Blog. Attendees also packed hands-on…
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Read MoreWelcome to the 2015 CAR Conference! Please see below changes to the schedule and other notes. For the most up-to-date schedule and description information, be sure to visit the conference website or app. SCHEDULE CHANGES New dates and times are listed below CANCELLED: Kimono: An easier way to scrape the web Originally scheduled…
Read MoreThe 2015 CAR Conference begins this week. Below are a few bits of information to help you prepare for this great conference! For the latest up-to-date information about panels, speakers and special events at the conference, please visit our conference website. Hotel Information The conference is taking place at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, 265 Peachtree Center…
Read MoreWe’ve been reaching out to Atlanta-area journalists and compiling their suggestions on what to eat and drink during NICAR15. We’ve heard back about grungy little spots for late-night eats, beer bars with endless taps, tapas and live music. What follows is a big ol’ compilation, separated by neighborhood and proximity to the conference hotel. Some…
Read MoreThe 2015 CAR Conference app is now available through Guidebook! We encourage you to download our mobile guide to enhance your experience at the 2015 CAR Conference. You’ll be able to plan your day with a personalized schedule and browse exhibitors, maps and general show info. The app is compatible with iPhones, iPads, iPod Touches…
Read MoreThanks to everyone who pitched and voted on the 2015 Lightning Talks. Here are the talks we’ll be hearing Friday, March 6 at 4:30 p.m. You can read more about them on our Lightning Talks page. The end of maps, in 7 charts — Darla Cameron Beautiful Satellite Images in 5 Minutes — Jeff Larson…
Read MoreListen to Dori Maynard speak at the 2014 IRE Conference Dori J. Maynard, president of the Robert C. Maynard Institute for Journalism Education and longtime champion of diversity in journalism and civic life, died Tues., Feb. 24. She was 56. From the Maynard Institute: Maynard advocated tirelessly for the future of the institute and its…
Read MoreBy Matt Rumsey, Sunlight Foundation On Feb. 6, the Office of Management and Budget sent a letter to the Sunlight Foundation explaining how it planned to comply with our FOIA request for Enterprise Data Inventories. These inventories are compiled by 24 federal agencies as part of President Barack Obama’s 2013 open data executive order. The…
Read MoreIRE is happy to announce the return of the Total Newsroom Training program. This is your newsroom’s opportunity to have intense, in-house investigative training — for free. If your organization is hungry for customized investigative training and can’t afford it, apply today. Spots are limited. Total Newsroom Training is designed to increase the ability of…
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