Inferential Statistics - Duke University

Dr. Mine Çetinkaya-Rundel is an Associate Professor of the Practice in the Department of Statistical Science at Duke University. She earned her Ph.D. in Statistics from the University of California, Los Angeles, and holds a B.S. in Actuarial Science from New York University's Stern School of Business. Dr. Çetinkaya-Rundel is dedicated to innovative statistics pedagogy, focusing on developing student-centered learning tools for introductory statistics courses. Her recent work emphasizes teaching computation at the introductory level with a strong commitment to reproducibility and addressing the gender gap in self-efficacy within STEM fields. Additionally, her research interests include spatial modeling of survey, public health, and environmental data. She is a co-author of OpenIntro Statistics and actively contributes to the OpenIntro project, which aims to create open-licensed educational materials that reduce barriers to education. Dr. Çetinkaya-Rundel also co-edits the Citizen Statistician blog and contributes to the "Taking a Chance in the Classroom" column in Chance Magazine.