Swashbucklin' Data Science: Navigatin' R fer Talk Like a Pirate Day!

🏴‍☠️ Ahoy, useRRRRRs! 🏴‍☠️

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Join Seattle R-Ladies and Seattle AI Workshop Meetups for a swashbuckling evening of data exploration at our R Pirate Day event.

Whether ye be a landlubber new to R or a seasoned data buccaneeR, there’s something for everyone! Set sail with us on September 18 from 5-8pm at the Microsoft Redmond Reactor for an evening filled with deep dives into data science, networkin’, grub, jolly fun and plenty of pirate puns.

Speakers and Workshops:

• Micheleen Harris: Get Hooked on ggplot: craftin’ stunning graphics on the high seas
• Kim Dill-McFarland: Rough tides: How to improve your big data visualizations in R
• Simran Saxena: Aye-Eye NLP: Digging deep for emotional treasure

Event Details:

• Location: Microsoft Redmond Reactor (3709 157th Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052)
• Date & Time: September 18, 2024, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM ⏰
• Food: Pizza, salad, and drinks courtesy of our sponsor, Microsoft Reactor
• Prerequisites: Beginner knowledge of R and RStudio including loading and manipulating data frames, base plots, and saving outputs. Completely new to R? Check the resources below.

Workshop Resources:

• Check out our GitHub organization for workshop materials: MLWorkshops GitHub
• Set up your RStudio server with this Docker setup: [coming soon]
• Prepare in advance with Introduction to R from Kim: Workshop Resources

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your R skills and network with fellow data enthusiasts. Pirate attire is optional but highly encouraged! Arrr you ready?