Using R to Better Understand R-Ladies NYC by Ludmila Janda. Visit https://rstats.ai/nyr/ to learn more. Abstract: This talk will quantify various elements of R-Ladies NYC since the group’s start in 2017. We will look at things like attendance, talk topics, and book club books. Along the way, we will make visualizations, conduct some analyses, and consider some useful takeaways from the data on this group of women that use data. Bio: Ludmila Janda is a Data Scientist at Amplify, a pioneer in K–12 education since 2000, leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Today, Amplify serves four million students in all 50 states. Luda’s work provides insights on student and teacher usage, student success, and Amplify’s broader impact. She is a proud R-Lady and has a Master’s in Public Policy from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Twitter: https://twitter.com/ludmilajanda Presented at the 2020 R Conference | New York (August 14th, 2020)