The University of Michigan’s Consulting for Statistics, Computing and Analytics Research , established in 1946, provides free software support and consulting on data analysis for all University researchers in need of assistance. This month, the University disclosed they will phase out the unit.

According to an August 13 newsletter from the Office of the Vice President for Research , OVPR leaders framed the closure as a restructuring to better serve the entire campus.

“This transition is necessary to help OVPR serve a wide range of needs on campus more effectively,” the newsletter read. “This transition will occur in a phased manner to minimize the disruption to those obtaining statistical consulting from, and those working for, the unit. For investigators who have contracted for st

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