Overview
What is going on at R-Ladies Rome? Check out our upcoming events!
Throughout the year, R-Ladies Rome has hosted a series of engaging events focused on empowering women in data science and technology. The lineup included workshops and talks on essential topics such as reproducible publications, data wrangling, and interactive dashboards, featuring expert speakers from the Open Source community.
These sessions fostered learning and collaboration, providing attendees with valuable insights and hands-on experience. Looking ahead, the community continues to plan exciting events that promote knowledge sharing and skill development among participants.
Upcoming Events
October 30: Open Source Software in Government Gwynn Gebeyehu will discuss the role of open-source software in government. RSVP: https://www.meetup.com/rladies-rome/events/303989623
November 18: Session with Julia Stewart Lowndes Julia Stewart Lowndes will lead an engaging session on a topic to be announced. RSVP: https://www.meetup.com/rladies-rome/events/303646680
December 10: Using Copilot and R Yanina Bellini Saibene will share insights on using Copilot and R. RSVP: https://www.meetup.com/rladies-rome/events/303989815
Featuring: January Session Eli Holder will lead a session in January. Stay tuned for more details!
Past Events
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.
May: R in Production, An Evening with Dr. Hadley Wickham
Save the date for a special event with Dr. Hadley Wickham, renowned R developer and author. In collaboration with R-Ladies NYC this session will be with one of the leading figures in the R community. Dr. Wickham will share his insights on deploying R in production environments and discuss best practices for scaling data science projects.
In collaboration with R-Ladies NYC, we are excited to present a workshop on building websites in R. Led by Federica Gazzelloni, this session will cover essential tools and techniques for creating interactive web applications using R Markdown and Shiny.
Join us for a session with Isabella Velasquez, who will demonstrate how to create interactive dashboards with Quarto. Learn how to leverage the power of Quarto to build dynamic visualizations and share your insights with others.
Late-July: Reproducible Environments with Docker
In this workshop, Bruno Rodrigues will guide participants through the process of creating reproducible environments using Docker. Gain hands-on experience with Docker containers and learn how to streamline your data science workflows.
September: Data Wrangling Practice with R
This hands-on session is lead by Federica Gazzelloni, R-Ladies Rome Organizer. Data wrangling offers a practical and comprehensive guide to mastering data cleaning, manipulation, and transformation. This session walks you through essential techniques that are key to any data science or data analysis workflow.
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! 👉rome@rladies.org