CAR Conference Archives

How to take the next steps in data journalism

March 7, 2015

By Glynn A. Hill Ryann Grochowski Jones, Eric Sagara, and Helena Bengtsson co-hosted a panel called “Life after Excel and Access” at the 2015 CAR Conference to share tips about taking the next steps in data journalism. Grochowski Jones, a data reporter at ProPublica, talked about the first steps. Below are some of her suggestions:…

Humans of NICAR: Jamie Grey

March 7, 2015

Jamie Grey By Keytron Hill Three questions for Jamie Grey, assistant professor at the University of Missouri School of Journalism and managing editor of KOMU-TV. Q: What advice can you give to a student who wants to do broadcast or radio but doesn’t like the way his or her voice sounds? A: You have to remember…

Missing data? Learn how to build your own.

March 5, 2015

[View the story “Data from scratch” on Storify]

2015 CAR Conference mobile app available for download

March 2, 2015

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…

2015 Lightning Talk winners announced

February 27, 2015

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…

Conversations Before Lunch at NICAR15

February 20, 2015

By David Eads, NPR Citizens of NICAR! I’m happy to announce that Erika Owens and I are curating a conversation track at NICAR 2015. We will hold safe, structured small-group conversations about fascinating subjects Thursday, Friday, and Saturday morning in Atlanta. Learn more or pitch a session at https://etherpad.mozilla.org/NICAR2015-conversations Our goal is to create a safe, diverse space at NICAR…

Vote for the Lightning Talks you want to see in Atlanta

February 16, 2015

Lightning Talks 2014 | Photo by Travis Hartman Thanks to everyone who submitted a Lighting Talk idea for the 2015 CAR Conference. Now it’s time to narrow the more than 50 ideas down to the 10 talks we’ll hear in Atlanta. Go online and vote for your favorite proposals. The polls close at 11:59 pm…

Members to vote at CAR Conference to give student members voting rights

February 12, 2015

There will be a brief membership meeting at the Computer-Assisted Reporting Conference in Atlanta to vote on several changes to the Articles of Incorporation. The first of these changes IRE’s rules to allow student members to vote. Currently students and associate members do not have voting rights. IRE’s Board of Directors met in June and…

Join us for Excel Español at the 2015 CAR Conference!

February 10, 2015

Lea esta entrada en español This three-hour hands-on workshop teaches journalists, in Spanish, how to use Excel, a powerful electronic spreadsheet for deadline and beat reporting on budgets, salaries, elections and more. Learn from fluent teachers how to dig deeper using the Internet and find valuable datasets for your stories. Seating is limited. Registration is…

Acompáñenos en el curso de Excel en Español en la Conferencia CAR 2015!