IRE and NICAR has numerous training opportunities in the coming months for journalists who want to learn computer-assisted reporting. For a complete list of training events visit www.ire.org/training/otr.html. Here are some of the highlights: Mapping Data for News Stories, July 25-27 in Columbia, Mo., is for journalists who want to extend their CAR skills by using geographic information systems (GIS) to enhance their reporting.
Trainers will be Jeff Porter and David Herzog of the NICAR staff, both longtime users of GIS in news reporting. Herzog is the author of "Mapping the News," a case study book published by ESRI Press that shows how journalists use GIS. Journalists can get an overview of computer-assisted reporting at Better Watchdog Workshops offered by IRE and the Society for Professional Journalists. Upcoming workshops include Sept.
11 in Tampa, Fla., Oct. 4 in Eugene, Ore., and Oct. 25 in State College, Pa.