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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