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R/Medicine Coming June 10-14, 2024 – Call for Abstracts Open – Keynotes Announced

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The R/Medicine conference provides a forum for sharing R based tools and approaches used to analyze and gain insights from health data. Conference workshops provide a way to learn and develop your R skills. Midweek demos allow you to try out new R packages and tools, and our hackathon provides an opportunity to learn how to develop new R tools. The conference talks share new packages, and successes in analyzing health, laboratory, and clinical data with R and Shiny with a vigorous ongoing discussion with speakers (with pre-recorded talks) in the chat.

Keynote Addresses

Stephanie Hicks

Statistical Challenges in Single-Cell and Spatial Transcriptomics

Thursday, June 13

Biography

Stephanie Hicks, PhD, MA and Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Biostatistics at Johns Hopkins University, is an applied statistician working at the intersection of genomics and biomedical data science.

Gundula Bosch

Reproducibility in Medical Research

Friday, June 14

Biography

Gundula Bosch, PhD, MEd ’16, MS, is a scientist and educator leading global education reform through training programs in critical, broad, and interdisciplinary scientific thinking. She is the director of the R3 Center for Innovation and Science Education at the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health.

Call for Abstracts

R/Medicine is seeking abstracts for:

  • Lightning talks (10 min, Thursday, June 13, or Friday, June 14) Can pre-record so that you can be live on chat to answer questions
  • Regular talks (20 min, Thursday, June 13, or Friday, June 14) Can pre-record so that you can be live on chat to answer questions
  • Demos (1 hour demo of an approach or a package, Wednesday, June 12) Done live, preferably interactive
  • Workshops (2-3 hours per topic, Monday, June 10, or Tuesday June 11, usually with a website and a repo, participants can choose to code along. Usual 5-10 min breaks each hour.
  • Posters for poster session on Wednesday, June 12. Can include live demos of an app or a package.

Confirmed Workshops (Monday, June 10, and Tues, June 11)

Note: Final dates and times TBD. More workshops being added. Check the R/Medicine website for updates.

  • Causal Inference with R – Lucy D’Agostino and Malcolm Barrett
  • Tidying your REDCap data with REDCap Tidier – Stephan Kadauke and Will Beasley
  • Next Generation Shiny apps with bslib – Garrick Aden-Buie

The R/Medicine website is being updated as we receive the latest information. Please check in again soon!

Apply Now! R Consortium Infrastructure Steering Committee (ISC) Grant Program Open for Proposals!

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Help build R infrastructure! We’re opening the call for proposals for the 2024 Infrastructure Steering Committee (ISC) Grant Program. The R Consortium is dedicated to enriching the R Ecosystem, directly supporting projects that strengthen both its technical and social infrastructures.

Apply here!

What We Fund:

Our grants target projects that make a difference in the R community, focusing on:

Technical Infrastructure: Enhancements in key R packages, development tools like R-hub, and improvements for R on various operating systems.

Social Infrastructure: Projects like SatRDays that promote local engagement and initiatives for better tracking of R Consortium activities.

We’re eager to see your innovative ideas and how they can propel the R ecosystem forward. This is a call to action for all who wish to contribute to the growth and enhancement of R. Let’s build a stronger R community together!

Submit your proposal now and be a part of shaping the future of the R Ecosystem. Learn more about how to apply here.

We look forward to your submissions and furthering the R community’s advancement together!

Apply now!

The R Consortium 2023: A Year of Growth and Innovation

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Excerpted from the Annual Report

Access the annual report here!

Letter from the Chair — Mehar Pratap Singh, Chairman

Welcome to the 2023 Annual Report of the R Consortium. This document reflects a year of significant growth, innovation, and community engagement within and beyond the R ecosystem. As we present the accomplishments and milestones of the past year, we also set our sights forward, laying out the path for an even more collaborative and impactful future.  

The R Consortium serves as a central hub for the R community, bringing together industry leaders, academic institutions, and individual contributors to foster the development and proliferation of the R language. Our mission is to support the R community through funding, infrastructure improvement, community initiatives, and global outreach.  

In 2023, the R Consortium played a pivotal role in shaping the development of the R ecosystem. Through monetary grants, nearly $200,000 dollars to develop R packages and other technical infrastructure, through fostering industry wide collaborative working groups, and by supporting R-Ladies, R user groups, and several important industry conferences, including Latin-R, New York R, and Bioconductor conferences. This report highlights some of these achievements, showcasing the collective effort of our members and the broader community.  

Recognizing the dynamic nature of data science technologies and the evolving needs of industry, we also recognize the responsibility of the R Consortium to help set a vision for the evolution of the R ecosystem. As you read through this report, we hope you’ll appreciate the strides we’ve made together and feel inspired by the potential of what we can achieve in the future. The R Consortium is more than just an organization: it’s a vibrant community of innovators, problem-solvers, and thought leaders. Together, we are shaping a future where the power of R is accessible to all and continues to drive progress across industries worldwide.   

Thank you for your continued support and dedication to the R Consortium and the wider R community. 

Access the annual report here!

Unlocking the Power of R for Insurance and Actuarial Science: Webinar Series Recap

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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, fostering a performance culture with R, and mastering high-performance programming techniques. 

Whether new to R or looking to deepen your expertise, these webinars offer valuable insights into leveraging R’s capabilities in your field. All sessions are now accessible on YouTube, providing a fantastic resource for ongoing learning and development. 


For further details and to watch the webinars, visit the R Consortium’s website.

Unraveling the term “Validation”: Join the Discussion at the R Validation Hub Community Meeting on February 20, 2024 

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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, 12:00 EST
  • Where: Virtual meeting

Why Attend?

This is your chance to share your perspective, learn from diverse viewpoints, and help shape the future of validation in the R ecosystem. Whether you’re a developer, user, or enthusiast, your insights are valuable.

Let’s Discuss

What does validation mean in the R world to you? Join us to debate, learn, and network. Mark your calendars and prepare to contribute to shaping the standards of R package validation.

Join the call here! 

R Consortium Infrastructure Steering Committee (ISC) Grant Program Accepting Proposals starting March 1st!

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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.

Submit your proposal here!

Enhancing the R Ecosystem: Technical and Social Infrastructures

Our past funding endeavors have spanned a variety of projects, illustrating our dedication to comprehensive ecosystem support:

  • Technical Infrastructure: Examples include R-hub, a centralized tool for R package checking, enhancements in popular packages like mapview and sf, and ongoing infrastructural development for R on Windows and macOS.
  • Social Infrastructure: Initiatives such as SatRDays, which facilitates local R conferences, and projects for data-driven tracking of R Consortium activities.

Focused Funding Areas

The ISC is particularly interested in projects that align with technical or software development that aids social infrastructure. It’s important to note that conferences, training sessions, and user groups are supported through the RUGS program, not the ISC grants.

Ideal ISC Projects

We look for proposals that:

  • Have a broad impact on the R community.
  • Possess a clear, focused scope. Larger projects should be broken down into manageable stages.
  • Represent low-to-medium risk and reward. High-risk, high-reward projects are generally not within our funding scope.

Projects unlikely to receive funding are those that:

  • Only impact a small segment of the R community.
  • Seek sponsorship for conferences, workshops, or meetups.
  • Are highly exploratory.

Important Dates

  • First Grant Cycle: Opens March 1, 2024, and closes April 1, 2024.
  • Second Grant Cycle: Opens September 1, 2024, and closes October 1, 2024.

You can learn more about submitting a proposal here. 

We eagerly await your proposals and are excited to see how your ideas will propel the R community forward. Let’s build R together!

Join Our Upcoming Webinar: Master Tidy Finance & Access Financial Data with Expert Christoph Scheuch

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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 to this innovative approach, which is grounded in the principles of transparency and reproducibility. With a focus on open source code in both R and Python, Tidy Finance is changing the game for students and instructors alike. You’ll learn about its applications in empirical research and how it’s reshaping the way we teach and learn in the financial domain.

What You’ll Learn

  • Introduction to Tidy Finance (10 mins): Get an overview of Tidy Finance principles and its significance in the field of financial economics.
  • Accessing and Managing Financial Data (20 mins): Dive into the practical aspects of using R to import, organize, and manage various data sets.
  • WRDS & Other Data Providers (10 mins): Explore different data providers, including open source and proprietary options.
  • Q&A Session (15 mins): Have your queries addressed directly by Christoph in an interactive Q&A session.

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is tailored for students, professionals, and anyone with an interest in financial economics, data management, and empirical research. Whether you’re just starting or looking to deepen your understanding, this webinar will provide valuable insights and practical knowledge.

Register now to secure your spot in this enlightening session. Embrace the opportunity to learn from a leading expert and elevate your understanding of Tidy Finance and financial data management.

Register here! 

📅 Mark your calendars and join us for this educational journey! 🚀

Webinar for R and Databases!  How Oracle Machine Learning for R Helps with ML and Massive Datasets

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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 directly with your data, eliminating the need for time-consuming extractions.
  • High-Performance Data Processing: Tackle massive datasets with unmatched ease and efficiency.
  • Integrated Machine Learning: Develop and deploy powerful models within your database, streamlining your data science workflow.
  • Simplified Production Deployment: Transition your R scripts to production effortlessly, making your projects more impactful.

We’ll also demonstrate real-world applications, including product bundling, demand forecasting, and customer churn prediction, showcasing OML4R’s potential to revolutionize your R workflows.

Don’t Miss Out!

Elevate your data science skills and streamline your processes. Register now for our webinar and unlock the full potential of in-database analytics with OML4R. Take your R to the next level.

Register here! 

Register Now and transform your approach to data analysis with Oracle Machine Learning for R.

2024 RUGS Program Progress: Reviewing Grants and Empowering R Communities

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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!

2024 RUGS Program Highlights:

  • User Group Grants: Support for enhancing user engagement and user-centric initiatives.
  • Conference Grants: For organizing or attending events aligned with R Consortium  goals.
  • Special Projects Grants: For groundbreaking ideas needing an initial push.

For details and to apply, visit here. Your participation is pivotal for the growth of the R language.

R User Groups: Strengthening Global Connections

With 74 active groups and over 67,000 members, R communities are a melting pot of knowledge and innovation. Discover what other RUGS organizers are doing and how they have solved tough problems restarting in person meetings or finding good locations or communicating effectively with their community… on our blog. Many RUGS case studies are available.

Key Dates:

Application Period: Open through September 30th, 2024, but don’t wait!

Note: Grants are not for software development or technical projects. For those, consider the ISC Grant Program. Learn more here.

Join us in building the worldwide R community. Apply now and be part of the journey!

Apply now!

Financial Assistance is Available for Your R User Group in 2024!

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The R Consortium is excited to open the doors to the 2024 RUGS Program, starting January 8th, 2024! We are committed to supporting R User Groups (RUGS) worldwide in your efforts to organize and share information and strengthen their local communities. We’re now inviting applications for our program.

Apply now!

What’s New in 2024?

This year, the RUGS Program is structured around three distinct categories of grants:

  1. User Group Grants: Tailored for groups seeking support to enhance user experience or develop user-centric projects.
  2. Conference Grants: Ideal for those looking to host or attend conferences that align with the program’s objectives.
  3. Special Projects Grants: Designed for innovative and unconventional projects that require a boost to get off the ground.

For full details and to submit your proposals, visit here. Your contribution can significantly support the ongoing evolution of the R language.

R User Groups: Global Impact

With 74 active R User Groups (RUGS) worldwide and 67,458 members, R communities welcome individuals of all backgrounds and skill levels, from beginners to advanced users.

Community Spotlight

Explore our blog for interviews with R User Group organizers from various industries, offering insights into their experiences and impacts.

Examples of User Group Grants: 

Examples of conferences: 

https://rr2023.sciencesconf.org/

https://latin-r.com/

Get Involved: 2024 RUGS Program

The application period for the 2024 RUGS Program opens on January 8th, 2024, and will close at midnight PST on September 30, 2024. Note that these grants do not cover software development or technical projects. For such initiatives, consider the ISC Grant Program, which opens for proposals twice a year. You can learn more about the ISC Grant Program here

Join Us in Strengthening the R Community

Your participation can significantly contribute to the development and cohesion of the R community. Apply starting January 8th, 2024, and be part of this exciting journey of growth and collaboration!

Apply now!