diff --git a/posts/free-boba-tea-and-technical-r-topics-lure-young-learners-to-new-brunei-r-user-group/boba.jpg b/posts/free-boba-tea-and-technical-r-topics-lure-young-learners-to-new-brunei-r-user-group/boba.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..dad5bac Binary files /dev/null and b/posts/free-boba-tea-and-technical-r-topics-lure-young-learners-to-new-brunei-r-user-group/boba.jpg differ diff --git a/posts/free-boba-tea-and-technical-r-topics-lure-young-learners-to-new-brunei-r-user-group/brunei-raya-meetup.jpg b/posts/free-boba-tea-and-technical-r-topics-lure-young-learners-to-new-brunei-r-user-group/brunei-raya-meetup.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..3e7aaef Binary files /dev/null and b/posts/free-boba-tea-and-technical-r-topics-lure-young-learners-to-new-brunei-r-user-group/brunei-raya-meetup.jpg differ diff --git a/posts/free-boba-tea-and-technical-r-topics-lure-young-learners-to-new-brunei-r-user-group/brunei-rugs-logo.png b/posts/free-boba-tea-and-technical-r-topics-lure-young-learners-to-new-brunei-r-user-group/brunei-rugs-logo.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..5ec2489 Binary files /dev/null and b/posts/free-boba-tea-and-technical-r-topics-lure-young-learners-to-new-brunei-r-user-group/brunei-rugs-logo.png differ diff --git a/posts/free-boba-tea-and-technical-r-topics-lure-young-learners-to-new-brunei-r-user-group/haziq-jamil-main-page.jpg b/posts/free-boba-tea-and-technical-r-topics-lure-young-learners-to-new-brunei-r-user-group/haziq-jamil-main-page.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..0843ab1 Binary files /dev/null and b/posts/free-boba-tea-and-technical-r-topics-lure-young-learners-to-new-brunei-r-user-group/haziq-jamil-main-page.jpg differ diff --git a/posts/free-boba-tea-and-technical-r-topics-lure-young-learners-to-new-brunei-r-user-group/haziq-jamil.jpg b/posts/free-boba-tea-and-technical-r-topics-lure-young-learners-to-new-brunei-r-user-group/haziq-jamil.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2fecd13 Binary files /dev/null and b/posts/free-boba-tea-and-technical-r-topics-lure-young-learners-to-new-brunei-r-user-group/haziq-jamil.jpg differ diff --git a/posts/free-boba-tea-and-technical-r-topics-lure-young-learners-to-new-brunei-r-user-group/index.qmd b/posts/free-boba-tea-and-technical-r-topics-lure-young-learners-to-new-brunei-r-user-group/index.qmd new file mode 100644 index 0000000..9563f96 --- /dev/null +++ b/posts/free-boba-tea-and-technical-r-topics-lure-young-learners-to-new-brunei-r-user-group/index.qmd @@ -0,0 +1,119 @@ +--- +title: "Free Boba Tea and Technical R Topics Lure Young Learners to New Brunei R User Group" +description: "The R community in Brunei may be small, but it is growing thanks to the efforts of the Brunei R User Group." +author: "R Consortium" +image: "smiles.jpg" +date: "09/20/2024" +--- + +[Haziq Jamil](https://www.linkedin.com/in/haziqjamil/), the founder and organizer of +the [Brunei R User Group](https://www.meetup.com/bruneir/), recently spoke with the +R Consortium. Haziq established the first R User Group in Brunei to promote R programming +and create collaborative learning environments. Under his leadership, the group hosts +monthly meetups and events to advance R skills across various sectors in Brunei. +Through these efforts, Haziq aims to build a supportive and inclusive R community, +encouraging both personal growth and data-driven innovation in the region. + +![](haziq-jamil.jpg) + +**Please share your background and involvement with the RUGS group.** + +My name is Haziq Jamil, and I am an Assistant Professor in Statistics at Universiti +Brunei Darussalam, the leading higher education institution in Brunei. I have used +R for almost ten years during my studies and on many personal and professional projects. + +The Brunei R User Group was founded in February 2024, and I serve as its chair and +founder. My role is to lead the group’s administration, oversee its overall direction +and strategy, and ensure that its initiatives align with its mission of promoting R +programming and fostering a supportive learning environment, focusing on community +engagement and collaboration. + +![](smiles.jpg) + +**Can you share what the R community is like in Brunei? ** + +![](brunei-rugs-logo.png){width=50%} + +The R community in Brunei may be small, but it is growing thanks to the efforts of +the Brunei R User Group. The group organizes monthly meetups and events to promote +learning and development in R programming and advance its use across various fields +in Brunei. These gatherings provide opportunities to expand the community by +enhancing participants’ skills, offering a platform for networking with like-minded +individuals, and engaging in practical applications such as data analysis, visualization, +and spatial data techniques. By creating an inclusive R community, the group aims to +support individual growth in Brunei and foster collaboration on data-driven R projects. +Whether for students, professionals, or hobbyists, the group strives to provide a +supportive space for learning, sharing insights, and driving innovation within the +local R community. + +**You hosted a Meetup, “[R>aya with R](https://www.meetup.com/bruneir/events/300000854/?eventOrigin=group_events_list),” +in April. Can you share more about the topic? Why this topic? ** + +![](brunei-raya-meetup.jpg) + +The R User Group’s “[R>aya with R](https://bruneir.github.io/posts/bru-2/)” Meetup in +Brunei was a lively event that combined Hari Raya Aidilfitri’s (Eid-ul-Fitr) festive +spirit with the exploration of R programming. To engage younger audiences, we offered +free boba tea as a beverage during the session. The event featured informative sessions +led by expert community members, each focusing on advanced topics relevant to different fields. + +![](boba.jpg) + +One of the critical presentations was on “Survival Analysis” +by [Dr. Elvynna Leong](https://www.linkedin.com/in/elvynna-leong-84b449190/?originalSubdomain=bn). She +explained statistical techniques to predict the time until an event of interest, such as +guests’ arrival at a Hari Raya open house. This topic is directly related to fields +that depend on time-to-event data, such as healthcare or actuarial science. + +![](presentation.jpg) + +One of the highlights was [Wafid Sophian](https://www.linkedin.com/in/wafid-sophian-6b8073141/?originalSubdomain=bn)’s session +on “Simulation Methods for Economic Analysis.” In this presentation, Wafid demonstrated how R can be +used to simulate and analyze complex economic scenarios. The topic focused on modeling +outcomes and making data-driven predictions. It was chosen due to its significance in +finance and business analytics. + +[Dr. Eden Ng](https://www.linkedin.com/in/eden-ng-737504177/) presented on +“Mathematical Modeling of Evolutionary Biology,” showcasing how R can be used to +model biological evolutionary processes. This session visualized the intersection +of R programming and biology, thus emphasizing R’s utility in research areas such +as genetics and evolutionary studies. + +The event covered three topics in the areas of mathematics, economics, and biology. +It was open to all individuals interested in learning about the capabilities and +usage of the R language, regardless of whether they were beginners or experts. + +**Do you recommend any techniques for planning for or during the event? (Github, +Zoom, other.) Can these techniques be used to make your group more inclusive to +people who cannot attend physical events in the future? ** + +For planning and executing events like the +“[Analysing Spatial Data with R](https://www.meetup.com/bruneir/events/299246264/?eventOrigin=group_events_list)” event, +the R>aya Meetup, and the “[Introduction to R](https://www.meetup.com/bruneir/events/301146476/?eventOrigin=group_events_list)” sessions, +we utilized [Github](https://github.com/bruneir). To host R scripts, datasets, and +event materials. Our participants can access and review the code before and after +the event. It also provides a platform for issue tracking and version control +to facilitate feedback and group collaboration. It helps those who can’t attend +in person to engage and contribute to our [Quarto Blog](https://bruneir.github.io/). +To publish event summaries, key takeaways, and additional resources on the official +Brunei R User Group blog. We hope to provide a centralized location for information +and help remote participants catch up. + +**Please share any additional details you would like to include in the blog. ** + +As the first R user group in Brunei, we are excited to promote the adoption and +growth of R across various industries. Our mission goes beyond just hosting +events—we are dedicated to creating and nurturing an inclusive R community +and showcasing the power of R in numerous fields. + +## How do I Join? + +R Consortium’s R User Group and Small Conference Support Program (RUGS) provides +grants to help R groups organize, share information, and support each other +worldwide. We have given grants over the past four years, encompassing over +68,000 members in 33 countries. We would like to include you! Cash grants +and meetup.com accounts are awarded based on the intended use of the funds +and the amount of money available to distribute. + +[Learn more](../../all-projects/rugsprogram.html) + diff --git a/posts/free-boba-tea-and-technical-r-topics-lure-young-learners-to-new-brunei-r-user-group/presentation.jpg b/posts/free-boba-tea-and-technical-r-topics-lure-young-learners-to-new-brunei-r-user-group/presentation.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ec0bb71 Binary files /dev/null and b/posts/free-boba-tea-and-technical-r-topics-lure-young-learners-to-new-brunei-r-user-group/presentation.jpg differ diff --git a/posts/free-boba-tea-and-technical-r-topics-lure-young-learners-to-new-brunei-r-user-group/smiles.jpg b/posts/free-boba-tea-and-technical-r-topics-lure-young-learners-to-new-brunei-r-user-group/smiles.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..36c9635 Binary files /dev/null and b/posts/free-boba-tea-and-technical-r-topics-lure-young-learners-to-new-brunei-r-user-group/smiles.jpg differ