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Help us choose repeat classes for 2018 CAR Conference

We hope you’re joining us in Chicago, March 8-11 for the 2018 CAR Conference. We want to hear which hands-on classes you’re most excited to attend. Consider taking our survey to help us plan repeat sessions. We’ll keep the survey open through Tuesday, December 12. At that time, we’ll tally the votes to help us plan repeats of…

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Submit your ideas now for the 2018 CAR Conference

Our annual data journalism conference will be taking place March 8-11, 2018 in Chicago — and we want your input! Use this form to share ideas, suggestions and other comments you think will help us plan the best possible conference. The only required field is your contact information (in case we want to follow up).…

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Five things I learned at my first CAR Conference

By Amanda Nero The CAR Conference came and went much too quickly. Luckily, it’s nearly impossible to walk away from the conference empty-handed. Whether it’s technical skills or a deeper understanding of the data community and its importance, hopefully you walked away with a memento to remember the conference by. Here are some conference takeaways…

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NICAR Daily Update | Thursday, March 2

Thank you to our hosts, The Florida Times-Union/Jacksonville.com and Morris Publishing Group, and our sponsors and supporters: Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute, Google, Knight Foundation, Knight-Mozilla OpenNews, Lumina Foundation, and Missouri School of Journalism. Make sure to visit our exhibitors: Esri, Vigilant Web Inc., and Zillow. Their booths are located on the 3rd floor sky bridge. Looking…

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Welcome to the 2017 CAR Conference

The 2017 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, please visit our conference website.    Hotel The conference is taking place at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, 225 East Coastline Drive, Jacksonville, FL…

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2017 Lightning Talks lineup announced

Thanks to everyone who pitched and voted on the 2017 Lightning Talks. Here are the talks we’ll be hearing Friday, March 3 at 4:45 p.m. You can read more about them on our Lightning Talks page. CAR through the ages: what I learned from collecting every single NICAR program since 1990 — Christine Zhang Subverting the story model in…

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Security tips for international journalists traveling to the CAR Conference

By Olivia Martin, Freedom of the Press Foundation  Foreign correspondents traveling to the U.S. should request to speak to their lawyer if they are detained, stopped for questioning, or compelled to give up decryption or social media passwords at the U.S. border. Before leaving home, it is recommended that they have their attorney’s contact information…

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From beginners to programmers, CAR Conference offers robust lineup

Journalists across the data spectrum – from beginners to sophisticated programmers – will find plenty of sessions to boost their watchdog power during the national CAR Conference. No other journalism conference provides the scope and depth of hands-on software training available each year at the CAR Conference. Beginners can learn how to crunch numbers in…

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NICAR Dictionary: A guide to the sessions, classes and events

Looking at the CAR Conference schedule can be a little overwhelming. With so many classes, panels and special events taking place, we thought it might be helpful to put together a short guide to help everyone navigate the world of NICAR. In alphabetical order: Conference app: The CAR Conference app will be available through Guidebook,…

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Vote for the Lightning Talks you want to see in Jacksonville

Thanks to everyone who submitted a Lighting Talk idea for the 2017 CAR Conference. Now it’s time to narrow the 35 ideas down to the 10 talks we’ll hear in Jacksonville. Go online and vote for your favorite proposals. The polls close on Sunday, Feb. 19. What are Lightning Talks? Lightning Talks are 5-minute presentations…

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