R: The R Project for Statistical Computing
The R Project for Statistical Computing provides a free and open-source environment for statistical computing and graphics. It offers a wide range of functionalities for data analysis, visualization, and machine learning, making it a powerful tool for statisticians, data scientists, and researchers.
Overview
Added
March 17, 2026
Subject & domain
computer-science-advanced · bioinformatics
Grade range
Grade 9 (Freshman)–Grade 12 (Senior)
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Article
Introduction
R Core Team Update
- New Member: Mikael Jagan (@jaganmn) has officially joined the R Core Team.
- Background: Jagan has been a long-term contributor to the R project, focusing on bug reporting, fixes, and enhancements.
- Key Contributions: He is a co-author and maintainer of the Matrix package, as well as the lme4 and glmmTMB packages.
- Professional Transition: Previously associated with Ben Bolker’s group at McMaster University, Jagan is transitioning to a new role as a Research Software Engineer at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
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