Join Hacks/Hackers NYC on Sept. 7 as we examine recent projects from The Wall Street Journal, ProPublica and Vizzuality to get insight into the latest trends and technologies in data journalism and news apps development for analyzing, understanding and following the political campaign.
We'll hear from:
• Andrew Garcia Phillips (The Wall Street Journal), Political Moneyball mapping the interconnection between campaign donations, campaign organizations and individuals
• Jeff Larson (ProPublica), Message Machine analysis of election campaign emails
• Javier de la Torre (Vizzuality) - Mapping election data
• Kevin Quealy (The New York Times) - Recent election coverage
To join this in-depth look at visualizing politics, RSVP now ($5 for the general public, payable in advance) to Hacks/Hackers NYC.
Note: Parsons the New School students can attend for free. If you are a News School student, and want to RSVP in advance, please email nyc[at]hackshackers[dot]com.
Schedule:
6:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.: Doors & drinks
7:00 p.m.: Presentations and Q&A
~8:15 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.: Networking & socializing
We hope to see you Sept. 7!
Chrys, Al & Jacqui
Hacks/Hackers NYC
September 22, 2012
Best Meetup I've yet been too --- fantastic content, lively discussion. Exemplary.
September 10, 2012
The guy from the Times was worth waiting for. Other speakers varied in quality. It would have appreciated more of the 'how.'
September 8, 2012
Great presentations as per usual, @kevinQ has a career in stand up comedy if this graphics editor @NYTimes ever becomes a bore...huge thank you to Chris and everyone that makes these excellent events possible.
September 7, 2012
Meeting place for tour is the 9th floor, same spot as the Meetup itself.
September 7, 2012
Come by 6:15 if you want a rapid fire tour of Meetup HQ before things get started! If interested, just arrive early and look for me--redhead with beer in hand.
September 7, 2012
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September 4, 2012
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August 30, 2012
Refunds are not offered for this Meetup.
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hi there, i'm from h&h italy. I'm looking for any resources or viz-link which you spoke about during your Vizualising Politics meetup.
Can you help me? tnx