by David Keyes
You may think of R as a tool for complex statistical analysis, but it's much more than that. From data visualization to efficient reporting, to improving your workflow, R can do it all. On this podcast, I talk with people about how they use R in unique and creative ways.
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March 20, 2025
<p><br>In this episode, I sit down with Robert Smith, co-founder of Dark Peak Analytics, to discuss his journey from academia to advising the UK government during the COVID-19 pandemic. Rob shares his experience building data models that directly influenced public health policy and decision-making at the highest levels. We also dive into his work with Parkrun, a community-driven initiative promoting equitable access to physical activity, and how he used R to analyze participation patterns and improve accessibility.</p><p>Rob's insights into health economics, simulation modeling, and the challenges of transitioning industries provide valuable lessons for data professionals.</p><p><strong>Important resources mentioned:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://darkpeakanalytics.com/">Dark Peak Analytics</a></li><li>Academic Papers:<br><a href="https://wellcomeopenresearch.org/articles/5-9">https://wellcomeopenresearch.org/articles/5-9<br></a><a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0033350620304066">https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0033350620304066<br></a><a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1353829221001222">https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1353829221001222<br></a><a href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-024-20420-0">https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-024-20420-0<br></a><a href="https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/19004143v1.full.pdf">https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/19004143v1.full.pdf</a></li><li>Map:<a href="https://iolmap.shinyapps.io/parkrun/"> https://iolmap.shinyapps.io/parkrun/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.parkrun.com/">Parkrun</a></li></ul><p><strong>Connect with Robert on:</strong></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-smith-dpa/">Robert Smith <br></a><br></p><p>Subscribe to our newsletter: https://rfortherestofus.com/newsletter</p>
February 28, 2025
<p> In this episode, I chat with Simon Couch, a software engineer at Posit, about his work on AI-powered R packages. Simon maintains open-source statistical software and explores how AI can streamline coding workflows. We discuss his journey from statistics and sociology to AI-driven tooling, his development of the <strong>PAL</strong> and <strong>Gander</strong> packages, and why AI won’t replace coding anytime soon—but can definitely make it easier. </p><p>Improtant resources mentioned:</p><ul><li><a href="https://simonpcouch.com">Simon’s blog</a></li><li><a href="https://www.tidyverse.org/blog/2025/01/experiments-llm/">Tidyverse blog post on PAL & Gander</a></li></ul><p>Connect with Simon on: <br>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonpcouch/">Simon P. Couch</a><br>Bluesky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/simonpcouch.com">@simonpcouch.com</a><br>Mastodon: <a href="https://fosstodon.org/@simonpcouch">@[email protected]</a><br>X: <a href="https://x.com/simonpcouch">@simonpcouch</a></p><p>Subscribe to our newsletter: https://rfortherestofus.com/newsletter</p>
February 6, 2025
<p>In this episode, I chat with Terence Teo, Professor at Seton Hall University and expert in creating stunning 3D maps using the {rayshader} package in R. Terence discusses his journey into data visualization, specifically his use of R and the RayShader package to create mesmerizing 3D maps. Terence shares insights from his academic background in political science, his creative process for making maps, and how he balances artistic flair with technical rigor. The discussion dives into geospatial data, the intricacies of the {rayshader} and {rayrender} packages, and the value of experimentation in visual storytelling.</p><p><strong>Important resources mentioned:</strong></p><ul><li>River Basins of the Iberian Peninsula: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/tterence.bsky.social/post/3kdbsv4bbc32k">https://bsky.app/profile/tterence.bsky.social/post/3kdbsv4bbc32k</a></li><li>GitHub repo of code used</li></ul><p><strong>Connect with Terence on: </strong></p><ul><li>X: <a href="https://x.com/researchremora">@researchremora</a></li><li>Bluesky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/tterence.bsky.social">@tterence.bsky.social</a></li></ul><p>Subscribe to our newsletter: <a href="https://rfortherestofus.com/newsletter">https://rfortherestofus.com/newsletter</a></p>
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