CAR Workshops — Uplink Archive

IRE and NICAR offer intensive boot camps and specialized seminars to train journalists in computer-assisted reporting, data analysis, and using databases and mapping software to uncover news stories, with follow-up support provided after training.

These unique seminars, taught by IRE and NICAR's experts, train journalists to acquire electronic information, use spreadsheets and databases to analyze the information and to translate that information into high-impact stories. In addition, IRE and NICAR provide follow-up help when participants return to their news organizations.

2006 Boot Camps: Columbia, Mo.

• Jan. 8-13, 2006 • March 26-31, 2006 • May 21-26, 2006 • Aug. 6-11, 2006

Mapping Data for News Stories: Columbia, Mo. Learn how to uncover news stories by mapping data with geographic information system software.

• Jan. 6-8, 2006

Editor Boot Camp Columbia, Mo. The boot camp will teach editors the things they need to know to make CAR successful in their newsrooms.

• April 7-9, 2006

Advanced CAR Statistics Tempe, Ariz. Aimed at strengthening the skills of reporters who want to move beyond basic CAR and use statistical analysis in their work.

• Feb. 17-19, 2006

What previous Boot Campers have said about the experience:

"It was intense, but totally inspiring. I feel like I came away with some solid skills."

– Abigail Sterling Vazquez, KRON-San Francisco

"This was one of the best training workshops I've ever attended. You've taken a very intimidating topic and made it easy to understand and apply in my own newsroom."

– Patrick Powers, Belleville News-Democrat

Fellowships A limited number of minority and small-news organization fellowships are available for IRE and NICAR workshops. Visit www.ire.org/training/fellowships.html for more information and an application.