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2022 Lightning Talks lineup announced

Thanks to everyone who pitched and voted on the Lightning Talks for NICAR22. Here are the talks we’ll be hearing online and in-person in Atlanta Friday, March 4 at 5 p.m. 1. Teach better: Here’s how | Jessica Huseman In 5 minutes, I’ll teach you to teach better. Craft an objective, align your lessons to…

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IRE Radio Podcast | BONUS: Always Be Curious

Investigations today are full of data, documents and computer programming, but that wasn’t always the case. On this bonus episode, we’re sharing audio from the 2019 CAR Conference. Data journalism pioneer James B. Steele discusses his work with longtime reporting partner Donald L. Barlett. He also offers tips for finding stories and staying curious. You…

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Listen to the 2019 Lightning Talks!

Want to listen to the NICAR19 Lightning Talks? We put together a playlist with all 10 talks. You can also listen to individual talks and view the slides using the links below.   1. How to write a data story in five minutes | Youyou Zhou AUDIO | SLIDES What does it mean to be a…

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Welcome to #NICAR19!

The 2019 CAR Conference begins on Thursday! Below you’ll find a few bits of information to help you prepare for this great conference! For the latest information about panels, speakers and special events at the conference, please visit our conference website at ire.org/nicar19. Hotel information The conference is taking place at the Newport Beach Marriott, 900 Newport Center…

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Download the 2019 CAR Conference mobile app!

The 2019 CAR Conference app is now available through Guidebook! We encourage you to download our mobile guide to enhance your experience at the NICAR19. You’ll be able to plan your day with a personalized schedule, browse maps and connect with other attendees. The app is free and compatible with iPhones, iPads, iPod Touches and Android devices. Windows Phone 7…

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2019 Lightning Talks lineup announced

Thanks to everyone who pitched and voted on the 2019 Lightning Talks for NICAR19. Here are the talks we’ll be hearing Friday, March 8 at 5 p.m.   1. How to write a data story in five minutes | Youyou Zhou What does it mean to be a data analyst, a coder, a designer, or all of…

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The ultimate guide to workshops at NICAR19

If you’re joining us at the 2019 CAR Conference next month, don’t forget to check out the classes that require pre-registration. Our hands-on workshops are longer classes designed to help you learn a specific skill or tool. They take place in a computer lab and are taught by veteran instructors. Our Master Classes are half-day…

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Vote for your favorite Lightning Talks

Thanks to everyone who submitted a Lighting Talk idea for the 2019 CAR Conference. Now it’s time to narrow the more than 40 ideas down to the 10 talks we’ll hear in Newport Beach. Go online and vote for your favorite proposals. The polls close on Friday, Feb. 22. What are Lightning Talks? Lightning Talks…

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Winning T-shirt selected for NICAR19

The votes are in and the 2019 NICAR T-shirt has been selected! Casey Miller won our annual contest. You’ll be able to buy her design at the 2019 CAR Conference in Newport Beach. Any extra shirts will be available for purchase online in the IRE Store. Thanks to everyone who entered designs and voted.

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Vote now for the NICAR19 T-shirt!

NICAR received some great designs for its annual T-shirt contest, and voting is now open! Voting will stay open for about one week, ending Sunday, Feb. 10 at midnight (PST). The proposal with the most votes will be sold as a T-shirt at the upcoming CAR Conference, March 7-10 in Newport Beach. The designer of the winning…

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