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Thursday at the 2015 CAR Conference
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…
Read MoreFree upgraded Carto accounts for IRE members
**October 9, 2018 update: Starting today, Carto will no longer offer free account upgrades to IRE members. This will not affect anyone who previously received an upgrade. Today IRE is announcing a partnership with Carto to provide upgraded accounts free to IRE members, who can use Carto to analyze data and tell stories with interactive maps. Upgraded accounts…
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Read MoreWelcome to the 2015 CAR Conference!
The 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 MoreNICAR15 schedule updates and changes
Welcome 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 MoreEat and drink like a local at NICAR15 in Atlanta
We’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 More2015 CAR Conference mobile app available for download
The 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 More2015 Lightning Talk winners announced
Thanks 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 MoreRemembering Dori Maynard, champion of diversity in journalism
Listen 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 MoreTotal Newsroom Training is back!
IRE 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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