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5 reasons to join #IRE17 in Phoenix
If you’re on the fence about whether to attend the national IRE Conference this year, or need to persuade a reluctant boss to send you, here are five key pitches: Group therapy. When you and your colleagues have been branded “enemies of the American people” by the new president, there’s nothing like recharging your watchdog…
Read MorePitch an idea for IRE Commons at IRE 2017
We’re bringing the popular NICAR Commons series to the IRE Conference in Phoenix – and we want your ideas! The IRE Commons is a space for informal, conversation-based sessions. Most importantly, each conversation is driven entirely by attendees. IRE Commons sessions are: 1-hour long with 15-minute breaks in between. Designed for small groups: There will only…
Read MoreGet a sneak peek at the 2017 IRE Conference schedule
We’re busy planning panels, demos and hands-on classes for the 2017 IRE Conference in Phoenix. We’ve posted a partial list of expected sessions, but here are a few highlights: Want to learn how to scrape a website using code? We’ve got a three-hour class for you. No previous experience is required! Pre-register online. A partnership…
Read MoreNikole Hannah-Jones to deliver 2017 IRE Conference keynote
Nikole Hannah-JonesPhoto: Karsten Moran We are excited to announce that Nikole Hannah-Jones will deliver the 2017 IRE Conference keynote address. Nikole is an award-winning investigative reporter who covers civil rights and racial injustice for The New York Times Magazine. In 2016, she helped found the Ida B. Wells Society for Investigative Reporting, a news trade organization…
Read MoreParticipate in the IRE Conference Mentorship Program
This program is currently full for those looking for a mentor. You can sign up for our waiting list or to be a mentor. Seek advice on reporting techniques and skill development through the Mentorship Program at the 2017 IRE Conference in Phoenix. Registration is now open for conference attendees who want to be mentees, as…
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