Category Archives: Workshops & Webinars

6/27/2011 – Webinar on the New American FactFinder

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The U.S. Census Bureau will hold a webinar on the new data delivery tool, American FactFinder. During this comprehensive 30-minute tutorial, an expert on the use of American FactFinder will demonstrate how to locate, access, manipulate, map and download Summary File 1 for states and other previously released 2010 Census data.

The webinar will consist of a simultaneous audio conference and online presentation. Reporters will be able to ask questions during the audio conference once the tutorial is complete.

When:

Monday, June 27, 2011, 1 p.m. (EDT)

Who:

Jackie J. Mommsen, program analyst, Requirements and Stakeholder Relations

Branch, Decennial Systems Contract Management Office

Details:

Audio conference — access information

Toll free number: 888-603-9635
Participant passcode: AFF

Online presentation — access information

Please login early, as some setup is required.

URL: <https://www.mymeetings.com/nc/join/>

Conference number: PW5665280

Audience passcode: AFF

New American FactFinder Workshops at Stamford and Torrington Campuses

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Are you interested in learning more about using the New American FactFinder to access data from the 2010 U.S. Census? The Connecticut State Data Center is offering a series of workshops across the state to provide users with an opportunity to learn more about the New American FactFinder in a hands-on workshop environment. Included below are the upcoming workshops, and we will be offering additional workshops at more locations soon.

Locating Census 2010 Data using the NEW American FactFinder

The U.S. Census Bureau introduced a NEW American FactFinder online Census data tool with enhanced searching and data display capabilities in conjunction with the release of 2010 Census data. In this workshop you will learn how to use the new American FactFinder to locate and download data – and create thematic maps – from a wide variety of population, economic, and housing information in the 2010 and 2000 decennial Censuses. From information on individual neighborhoods or zip codes, to state- or national-level data, the new American FactFinder is a powerful tool for navigating the vast amounts of data made available by the U.S. Census Bureau. The new American FactFinder will also soon replace the legacy American FactFinder as the platform for retrieving data from the American Community Survey (the ongoing Census program which produces data on educational attainment, income, occupation, marital status, and other detailed social and economic characteristics), and will also deliver data from the Economic Census. Join us to learn more about how to effectively navigate the NEW American FactFinder.

University of Connecticut Stamford Campus

Wednesday 07/06/11 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM Stamford Campus – Computer Lab 306 12 4 Register

Wednesday 07/06/11 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM Stamford Campus – Computer Lab 306 12 2 Register

University of Connecticut Torrington Campus

Monday 07/11/11 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM Torrington Computer Lab (Room 126) 25 4 Register

Monday 07/11/11 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM Torrington Computer Lab (Room 126) 25 2 Register

More workshops coming soon!

To keep current on the latest Census, Mapping, and Workshop offerings check out the Connecticut State Data Center’s website (http://ctsdc.uconn.edu) and follow our blog (http://outsidetheneatline.blogspot.com)  

6/20/2011 – Census Bureau Webinar on the New American FactFinder

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The U.S. Census Bureau will hold a webinar on the new data delivery tool, American FactFinder. During this comprehensive 30-minute tutorial, an expert on the use of American FactFinder will demonstrate how to locate, access, manipulate, map and download Summary File 1 for states and other previously released 2010 Census data.

The webinar will consist of a simultaneous audio conference and online presentation. Reporters will be able to ask questions during the audio conference once the tutorial is complete.

When: June 20, 2011 at 1:00pm

Audio conference — access information

Toll free number: 888-982-4690
Participant passcode: CENSUS
Note: Stay on the line until operator asks for the passcode. Do not key in passcode.


Online presentation — access information
Please login early, as some setup is required.
URL: <https://www.mymeetings.com/nc/join/>
Conference/meeting number: PW7855267
Conference/meeting passcode: CENSUS

If closed captioning is required:
<http://livewrite.nccsite.com/view/cb0611>

Full details available at: http://www.census.gov/newsroom/releases/archives/miscellaneous/cb11-cn145.html

6/2/2011 – Census Bureau to Hold Webinar Prior to Release of 2010 Census Summary File 1 for States

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The U.S. Census Bureau will hold a webinar on June 2, 2011 at 2:30pm prior to the state-by-state releases of the 2010 Census Summary File 1 in June through August. You will learn about the topics to be released in the summary file, how the release process will work and how to access the data.

The webinar will consist of a simultaneous audio conference and online presentation. You will be able to ask questions during the audio conference once the presentation is complete.

Presenters include: Louisa Miller, assistant division chief, Census Programs, Population Division & Rob Chestnut, chief, Requirements and Stakeholder Relations Branch, Decennial Systems Contract Management Office

Details: Audio conference — access informationToll free number: 888-769-8716
Participant passcode: 2010 CENSUS

Online presentation — access information
Please login early, as some setup is required.URL: https://www.mymeetings.com/nc/join/
Conference number: PW7852082
Audience passcode: 2010 CENSUS

If closed captioning is required: http://livewrite.nccsite.com/view/cb0602

More information available at: https://www.mymeetings.com/nc/join/

5/26/2011 – New Data About Nation’s Age and Sex Composition and Hispanic Population

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The U.S. Census Bureau will hold an audio and Web news conference to release the next two briefs from the 2010 Census. During the event, Census Bureau demographers will discuss the changes in the nation’s age and sex composition, including changes in the median age and sex ratios. The demographers will also discuss the growth and geographic distribution of Hispanic origin groups, such as Mexican, Puerto Rican or Cuban.

When:
Thursday, May 26, 2011; 1 p.m. (EDT)
Who:
Lindsay Howden, statistician, Age and Special Populations Branch,Population Division, U.S. Census Bureau
Merarys Ríos-Vargas, statistician demographer, Ethnicity and Ancestry Branch,Population Division, U.S. Census Bureau
Sharon Ennis, statistician, Ethnicity and Ancestry Branch,Population Division, U.S. Census Bureau
Details:
Audio conference — access information
Toll free number: 1-877-917-7127
Participant passcode: CENSUS
Note: Stay on the line until operator asks for the passcode. Do not key in passcode.
Online presentation — access information
Please login early, as some setup is required.
Conference number: PW7661562
Audience passcode: CENSUS
If closed captioning is required:

CLEAR Spring and Summer Geospatial Training Schedule

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I’m pleased to share with you all CLEAR’s spring and summer Geospatial Training Schedule. In addition to our traditional 1-3 day trainings, we are also offering two hour long free webinars that might be of interest to some of you. Please check out our schedule below and let me know if you have any questions. Visit our training website at http://clear.uconn.edu/geospatial. All trainings are taught at the Middlesex County Extension Center in Haddam, CT.

Training Courses:

Mashup Madness: Using Google Tools to Create Maps on the Web: May 24 and July 12

This one-day training covers the basics of Google Maps and Google Earth. Topics covered include methods for creating customized maps using Google My Maps, Google Earth, KML and Google Fusion Tables. Participants will also learn methods for collaborative mapping and techniques for embedding interactive maps on a website. No prior GIS experience is necessary.

Pictures, Points and Places: An Introduction to GPS: June 9-10 and July 28-29

This two-day training covers the basics of GPS technology. Participants will learn how to use handheld GPS receivers in the field to collect geospatial data and georeferenced photographs. The training also covers methods for integrating GPS data and geolocated photographs into a GIS (MapWindow) and Google Earth. No prior GIS experience is necessary.

Geospatial Technologies at Work: An Introduction to GIS: June 22-24

A three-day intensive training covering introductory topics for desktop GIS. Teaching software is ArcGIS10. Topics covered include: data management strategies, connecting to geospatial data over the internet, working with geodatabases, understanding tabular data, symbolizing and classifying data, creating maps for printing and production, performing spatial data queries, and basic editing techniques. No prior GIS experience is necessary.

Learn more about these course offerings and download registration information here: http://clear.uconn.edu/geospatial/training.htm

Free Webinars:

Free Google Tools for Creating Interactive Mapping Mashups May 10, 2-3 PM

Introduction to Global Positioning System (GPS) Technology & Smartphone Mapping “Apps” July 19, 2-3 PM

Register for these and other CLEAR webinars here: http://clear.uconn.edu/webinars/CLEARseries/

This announcement was posted on behalf of our colleagues at CLEAR.

US Census Webinar News Conference on Asian-Owned Business Thursday, April 28, 2011 at 2 PM

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Thursday April 28 at 2 p.m. EDT, the Census Bureau will host a webinar news conference announcing the results of the 2007 Survey of Business Owners data on businesses owned by Asian entrepreneurs. The news conference will be viewable online and on ETV.

The following individuals will be participating in the news conference :

  • Deputy Director Tom Mesenbourg, who will highlight the findings
  • David Hinson, National Director, Minority Business Development Agency
  • Michael A. Chan, President, Asian, Inc. (from San Francisco)

Included below are details on how to participate in this free webinar:

Audio conference ― access information
Toll free number: 1-800-369-6091
Participant passcode: CENSUS
Note: Stay on the line until operator asks for the passcode. Do not key in passcode.

Online presentation ― access information
Please login early, as some setup is required.
URL: https://www.mymeetings.com/nc/join/
Conference/meeting number: PW6738099
Conference/meeting passcode: CENSUS

If closed captioning is required: http://livewrite.nccsite.com/view/cb0428


Data Access

This data will be made available in the American FactFinder (AFF) — the legacy version. The following link includes details on how to access this data in the American FactFinder: http://www.census.gov/newsroom/releases/pdf/sbo_training.pdf

Media Information

Details on this event are included in the following media advisory:

http://www.census.gov/newsroom/releases/archives/business_ownership/cb11-69.html


Connecticut Geo-Focus Newsletter – Spring 2011

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The latest issue of the Connecticut Geo-Focus newsletter is now available. In this issue you will find articles and updates on the following topics:

  • Huge GIS Savings
  • The Tourism Map
  • CT Libraries and Job Centers Are Mapped
  • Newtown GIS
  • Geo-Tidbits
  • CT Trust for Historic Barns Survey
  • Vernon Saves Money Using GIS this Winter
  • Cost Sharing Partnership in 2011 Orthoimagery Project
  • CT 2010 NAIP 4Band Ortho-photography
  • Happy Birthday U2U
  • ESRI Technical Certification
  • ArcGIS Online Community Basemap Program
  • and more!

Media Advisory — March 24, 2011 Census Bureau to Hold Webinar Prior to Release of Center of Population and First Two 2010 Census Briefs

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The U.S. Census Bureau will hold a media webinar prior to the March 24 release of the final states redistricting data, national mean center of population and release of 2010 Census Briefs on population distribution and race and ethnicity. Reporters will learn the background on race and Hispanic origin concepts and the types of race and ethnic data that will be reported in the upcoming 2010 Census releases. The webinar will consist of a simultaneous audio conference and online presentation. Reporters will be able to ask questions during the audio conference once the presentation is complete.

When:
Tuesday, March 22, 2011, 2 p.m. (EDT)

Who:
Karen Humes, assistant division chief, Special Population Statistics, Population Division
Nicholas A. Jones, chief, Racial Statistics Branch, Population Division
Roberto R. Ramirez, chief, Ethnicity and Ancestry Branch, Population Division

Details:
Audio conference — access information
Toll free number: 888-324-7210
Participant passcode: CENSUS
Questions and answers are limited to media

Online presentation — access information
Please login early, as some setup is required:
URL: https://www.mymeetings.com/nc/join/
Conference number: PW6204276
Audience passcode: CENSUS

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Media Advisory — Census Bureau Director to Discuss Redistricting Data, Center of Population and 2010 Census Briefs

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U.S. Census Bureau Director Robert M. Groves will brief the media on 2010 Census news, releases and products. Groves will discuss quality indicators and the completion of all releases of 2010 Census redistricting data, and he will announce the site of the new national mean center of population. The briefing will include the release of the first two 2010 Census briefs — population distribution, and race and ethnicity — and a question-and-answer session.

When:
Thursday, March 24, 2011, 2 to 3 p.m. (EDT)

Who:
Robert M. Groves, director, U.S. Census Bureau
Nicholas A. Jones, chief, Racial Statistics Branch, Population Division
Marc J. Perry, chief, Population Distribution Branch, Population Division

Where:
National Press Club, 13th floor
Murrow Room
529 14th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20045

Members of the media may also participate by telephone.
(Please dial-in early to allow time for the operator to place you in the call.)

Dial-in number: 888-390-1046
Password: CENSUS
(For security reasons, the passcode will be required to join the call.)

Online Press Kit:
Event materials will be posted online shortly after the event begins and can be accessed by clicking on the 2010 Census Operational Press briefing at http://2010.census.gov/news/press-kits/operational-press-briefing.

Webcast:
There will be a live webcast of the briefing, accessible at http://www.visualwebcaster.com/event.asp?id=77517 at 2 p.m. (EDT) on event day.

Please RSVP by 5 p.m., Wednesday, March 23, to the Public Information Office at 301-763-3030 or to pio@census.gov.

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