Publications by R Consortium
Unlocking the Power of R for Insurance and Actuarial Science: Webinar Series Recap
The R Consortium recently hosted a webinar series tailored specifically for insurance and actuarial science professionals. This series, called the R/Insurance webinar series, led by experts Georgios Bakoloukas and Benedikt Schamberger, was crafted to guide attendees from transitioning from Excel to R to implementing R in production environments, fo...
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Ann Arbor R User Group: Harnessing the Power of R and GitHub
The R Consortium talked to Barry Decicco, founder, and organizer of the Ann Arbor R User Group, based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Barry shared his experience working with R as a statistician and highlighted the current trends in the R language in his industry. He also emphasized the significance of organizing regular events and effective communication ...
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Unraveling the term “Validation”: Join the Discussion at the R Validation Hub Community Meeting on February 20, 2024
Dive into the world of validation at the first R Validation Hub community meeting of the year! What defines a validated R package? Is it ensuring reproducibility across systems? Prioritizing bug-free and well-maintained packages? We want to hear YOUR take! Join the community call! (Microsoft Teams meeting) Meeting Details When: February 20, 12:...
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R Consortium Infrastructure Steering Committee (ISC) Grant Program Accepting Proposals starting March 1st!
The R Consortium is excited to announce the opening of our call for proposals for the 2024 Infrastructure Steering Committee (ISC) Grant Program on March 1st, 2024. This initiative is a cornerstone of our commitment to bolstering and enhancing the R Ecosystem. We fund projects contributing to the R community’s technical and social infrastructures...
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Improving with R: Kylie Bemis Unveils Enhanced Signal Processing with Matter 2.4 Upgrade
The R Consortium recently connected with Kylie Bemis, assistant teaching professor at the Khoury College of Computer Sciences at Northeastern University. She has a keen interest in statistical computing frameworks and techniques for analyzing intricate data, particularly focusing on datasets with complex correlation patterns or those that amalgamat...
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Join Our Upcoming Webinar: Master Tidy Finance & Access Financial Data with Expert Christoph Scheuch
Are you passionate about financial economics and eager to learn more about empirical research methods? Then our upcoming webinar is an unmissable opportunity for you! Discover Tidy Finance: A Revolutionary Approach in Financial Economics Tidy Finance isn’t just a method; it’s a movement in financial economics. This webinar will introduce you t...
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Natalia Andriychuk on RUGs, Pfizer R Center of Excellence, and Open Source Projects: Fostering R Communities Inside and Out
The R Consortium recently talked with Natalia Andriychuk, Statistical Data Scientist at Pfizer and co-founder of the RTP R User Group (Research Triangle Park in Raleigh, North Carolina), to get details about her experience supporting the Pfizer R community and starting a local R user group. She started her R journey over 7 years ago, and since th...
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Webinar for R and Databases! How Oracle Machine Learning for R Helps with ML and Massive Datasets
Are you seeking faster R data processing and enhanced machine learning capabilities for massive datasets in databases? Look no further. Join us in our upcoming webinar to discover how Oracle Machine Learning for R (OML4R) can transform your data analysis and machine learning endeavors. Webinar Highlights: Seamless In-Database Access: Engage direct...
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2024 RUGS Program Progress: Reviewing Grants and Empowering R Communities
Quick update on the 2024 R User Groups (RUGS) Program. The review of the first batch of grants is in progress, marking the beginning of the awarding phase. But there’s still plenty of time for you to apply! Interested in building up your own R User Group and creating a strong R community where you live? R Consortium would like to help! Apply now!...
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Join “Fake it Until You Make it: How and Why to Simulate Data” – First Glasgow User Group Event of the Year
Last year, Antonio Hegar of the R Glasgow user group shared the challenges of organizing an R user group in Glasgow. The group now regularly hosts events, attracting local R users and experts. Antonio shared with the R Consortium the group’s journey and anecdotes that have helped it to build momentum. He also shared his hopes for maintaining this...
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