eCommerce Detroit is a round-table discussion for eCommerce merchants/professionals, branded manufacturers, retailers, and entreprenaurs looking to talk shop. Topics of discussion will be eCommerce platforms, conversion optimization, analytics, fulfillment, SEO, PPC, affiliate programs, comparison shopping, social media and all matters related to online retail. Let the transfer of knowledge begin!

Come and join us! Conversations are mainly focused on current coursera classes -- https://www.coursera.org/ This semester we're taking 2 classes: Cryptography I - https://www.coursera.org/course/crypto Social and Economic Networks: Models and Analysis: - https://www.coursera.org/course/networksonline Meetings are intended to be educational whether you're taking the classes or not.

"R is a free software environment for statistical computing and graphics" - The R Project This group is designed for novice to expert R users to share tips, ideas, and experiences.  Meetings will be designed to learn and challenge.  A typical meetup will consist of brief socializing and a presentation.  Added entertainment may consist of members discussing uncommon (but effective) uses for R, fun applications they've created, various competitions, etc. Speakers and sponsors are welcome.