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Introducing 2024 Exciting New Event Series at R-Ladies Rome

R-Ladies Rome is thrilled to kick off an exciting new event series, showcasing a diverse range of topics and expert speakers from the R community. With our mission of fostering learning and collaboration, we are dedicated to providing engaging sessions that empower women in data science and beyond. Let’s take a look at what’s in store for the first half of the year!

January: Introduction to Reproducible Publications with Quarto

Our inaugural event featured Dr. Torin White, who provided valuable insights into creating reproducible documents using Quarto. Attendees learned essential techniques for combining code, analysis, and narrative to enhance their research projects.

February: Building a Chatbot with OpenAI, Shiny & R

Next up, we are excited to partner with the TunisR User Group for an interactive workshop on building chatbots with OpenAI and Shiny. Led by James Wade, participants will explore the possibilities of conversational AI and learn how to develop their own chatbot applications.

February: Unraveling the Mysteries of Debugging in R

Join us for a session with Shannon Pileggi as she shares essential tips and techniques for debugging R code. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced R user, this workshop will equip you with the skills to troubleshoot and resolve common programming errors.

March: Extending the data science workflow: {vetiver} and {pins}

In March, Isabel Zimmerman will lead a discussion on the Vetiver and Pins packages, offering valuable insights into their applications and functionalities. Don’t miss this opportunity to dive deep into these powerful tools for data management and visualization.

April: R for geospatial data science and public health surveillance

Geospatial health data play a crucial role in informing public health and policy by revealing geographic and temporal patterns, identifying risk factors, and detecting outbreaks swiftly. In this talk, Paula Moraga, Assistant Professor of Statistics at KAUST, will provide an overview of R packages and statistical methods for geospatial data analysis and health surveillance, addressing data biases and availability issues. She’ll showcase how R facilitates communication and dissemination, enabling broad access to data and informing the development and implementation of effective health policies globally.

April: Causal Inference Talk with Jennifer Hill

We are excited to partner with R-Ladies NYC for a talk on causal inference by Jennifer Hill. Gain a deeper understanding of causal analysis methods and their applications in data science and research.

May: An Evening with Dr. Hadley Wickham

Save the date for a special event with Dr. Hadley Wickham, renowned R developer and author. Stay tuned for more details on this exclusive session with one of the leading figures in the R community.

June: Exploring rOpenSci with Yanina Bellini Saibene

Join us as we delve into the world of rOpenSci with Yanina Bellini Saibene. Learn about the latest developments and tools for open and reproducible research in R.

August: Openescapes with Julia Stewart Lowndes

In August, we are thrilled to welcome Julia Stewart Lowndes for a discussion on Nasa-Openescapes. Discover how to promote open and inclusive practices in your research projects and collaborations.

Stay tuned for more exciting events and collaborations as we continue our journey of learning and empowerment at R-Ladies Rome!

Have questions or suggestions for future events? Feel free to reach out to us!