Upcoming advanced CAR training

Two upcoming journalism training events: a three-day mapping software seminar in Columbia, Missouri in October 1999 focused on geocoding and spatial analysis, and an IRE regional conference in Washington, D.C. in January 2000 featuring 50+ panels on reporting techniques and CAR topics.

Mapping CAR Camp Oct. 21-24, 1999 - Columbia, Mo. This three-day seminar will offer intensive hands-on training using mapping software for stories. We will also look at past stories that have used mapping programs. The sessions will include address geocoding, thematic mapping, overlaying and spatial analysis. All lessons are based on government data. Participants should have a basic knowledge in using relational database programs such as Access or FoxPro. Participants are also encouraged to bring local data to work on during open lab time.

IRE Regional Conference Jan. 14-16, 2000 Washington, D.C. IRE's next regional conference will have more than 50 panels featuring experts from print and broadcast sharing tips and techniques for better stories. The NICAR staff will hold daily sessions on CAR topics in the Computer Demo Room. Watch www.ire.org/training/conferences for more details.