Data + Donuts: Lightning Talks with the R User Group

Join the R User Group at the Harvard Data Science Initiative for an afternoon of R lightning talks! Give a lightning talk and be entered to win a prize worth at least $50. Join the event as an attendee and be entered to win a book on enhancing your R skills.

What is a lightning talk?

A lightning talk is a short, fast-paced talk about a topic you'd like to share but might not make sense as a longer, formal presentation. We're not looking for your most polished research -- just something that gets you excited about R! The goal is to spark a conversation and increase awareness among your fellow useRs.

Lightning talk ideas include:

• A short tutorial on a feature in R you find particularly exciting or useful.
• Different ways of approaching a problem you've encountered in your code.
• A problem you're currently struggling with in R.
• A fun application of R.

While we'll consider lightning talk submissions in any subject area, we will prioritize those using R to address public policy issues.

How can I give a lightning talk?

The submission form will open soon! Check back to this page or email datascience_rug@harvard.edu to express your interest in submitting a lightning talk idea.

All lightning talks should be 5-8 minutes. We strongly encourage the use of slides, but they should support your talk instead of being the focus. Think: A cool plot or critical code chunk you'd like to highlight. We also welcome speakers giving live R demos, but slides should include static code for distribution after the event.

How can I attend the event even if I don't want to give a lightning talk?

All are welcome to join this event in person or on Zoom! Register to receive a link to join via Zoom. In-person attendees can join us on the HKS campus in Rubenstein 414 (take the elevator up from the main Wexner entrance and go all the way down the hall). Those without an HUID may enter via the Wexner security desk after showing a photo ID.

What is Data + Donuts?

Led by HKS Library & Research Services, Data + Donuts features researchers and practitioners speaking about how they use data in their work, and on issues of data and society. We welcome those from the HKS community and beyond to share knowledge, discussion, and donuts. Video recordings of past sessions are available upon request. Explore a full list of past D+D presenters.

The HKS Library encourages individuals with disabilities to participate in our events. If we can make attendance easier for you, email library_research@hks.harvard.edu or call 617-495-1300.