useR! beyond R
Take part in our social events from a movie screening, to rechaRge (our yoga sessions) and a cartoon workshop. Looking forward to welcoming you!
To get Started
Welcome and Navigation Guide
Sunday July 4, 2021, 10:15pm UTC
Monday July 5, 2021, 07:15am UTC
Monday July 5, 2021, 01:15pm UTC
Monday July 5, 2021, 07:15am UTC
Monday July 5, 2021, 01:15pm UTC
My first useR! (session 1)
Pre-conference session aimed at newcomers to useR! as an introduction on how to engage with the wider R community. This session will be interactive with open discussion and a chance for networking.
My Journey in blogging and Writing books about R
Yihui Xie, Rstudio
Yihui Xie, Rstudio
The Gateless Gate: Contributing to R Packages
Malcolm Barrett, Teladoc Health
Malcolm Barrett, Teladoc Health
Sunday July 4, 2021, 23:15:00 UTC
My first useR! (session 2)
Pre-conference session aimed at newcomers to useR! as an introduction on how to engage with the wider R community. This session will be interactive with open discussion and a chance for networking
Find your way in the R world
Maëlle Salmon, R(esearch) Software Engineer
Maëlle Salmon, R(esearch) Software Engineer
R for spatial data analysis and viz
Paula Moraga, Assistant Professor of Statistics
Paula Moraga, Assistant Professor of Statistics
Monday July 5, 2021, 14:15:00 UTC
Monday
RechaRge
Yoga Intro + Breathing exercises: Jana will teach us how to breath and will lead a yoga class open to all. Come join us! Beginners are welcome.
Monday July 5, 2021, 23:30:00 UTC
MiR community event
During this event we plan to provide a space of community and gathering for current members, highlight our community and what we offer to prospective members, and have a “state of MiR” presentation in which we talk about our strides, what we still need to work on, and future directions.
Monday July 5, 2021, 23:30:00 UTC
Tuesday
mixR!
Music, networking channel and raffles. Let’s end the day in a relaxing way.
Tuesday July 6, 2021, 02:15:00 UTC
Creation Lab
Want to learn how to draw cartoons on your tablet or with pen and pencil? come join us! Anali will teach the basics on how to make cartoons, and tell stories with drawings.
Tuesday July 6, 2021, 06:30 UTC
RechaRge
Yoga for Calm + Meditation: Jana will teach us how to relax with yoga and will lead a couple of meditation techniques. Come join us! Beginners are welcome.
Tuesday July 6, 2021, 10:15 UTC
R-Ladies community event
Come meet R-Ladies from all over the world and share local experiences globally.
Tuesday July 6, 2021, 10:15 UTC
mixR!
Music, networking channel and raffles. Let’s end the day in a relaxing way.
Tuesday July 6, 2021, 17:00:00 UTC
Wednesday
Movie: Coded Bias
When MIT Media Lab researcher Joy Buolamwini discovers that many facial recognition technologies misclassify women and darker-skinned faces, she delves into an investigation of widespread bias in algorithms.
US/UK/China/South Africa | 2020 |
90 minutes | Color | CC
Wednesday July 7, ALL DAY
90 minutes | Color | CC
Wednesday July 7, ALL DAY
Thursday
aRt Gallery
Step in the virtual gallery with aRt from the amazing Danielle Navarro, Ijeamaka Anyene, Will Chase, Thomas Lin Petersen, and Antonio Sanchez. Come hear from these fabulous artists and see their artwork.
Thursday July 8, 2021, 04:30 UTC
RechaRge
Yoga for the Spine + Stretching: Jana will teach us how to stretch our spines and offer a bit of help for back pain. Come join us! Beginners are welcome.
Thursday July 8, 2021, 08:15:00 UTC
mixR!
Music, networking channel and raffles. Let’s end the day in a relaxing way.
Thursday July 8, 2021 at 10:45 UTC
Friday
tRivia
Come spend some time meeting R users from around the world while testing your trivia skills about technology and the R language! Participants will be asked to team up to see who scores the most points to win a very special pRize!
Friday July 9, 2021, 15:15 UTC
RechaRge
Chair Yoga: Jana will teach us how to stretch our bodies using a chair. Come join us to have a great end of the week workout. Beginners are welcome.
Friday July 9, 2021 at 17:45 UTC
Awards and Closing Ceremony
Friday July 9, 2021, 21:30 UTC