Mine Çetinkaya-Rundel

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 passionate about enhancing statistics pedagogy through innovative teaching methods. Her recent work emphasizes developing student-centered learning tools for introductory statistics courses, integrating computational skills with a focus on reproducibility, and addressing the gender gap in self-efficacy within STEM fields. Additionally, her research encompasses spatial modeling of survey, public health, and environmental data. As a co-author of "OpenIntro Statistics" and a key contributor to the OpenIntro project, she is dedicated to creating open-licensed educational resources that reduce barriers to learning. Dr. Çetinkaya-Rundel also engages with the broader statistical community as a co-editor of the Citizen Statistician blog and a contributor to the "Taking a Chance in the Classroom" column in Chance Magazine, furthering her commitment to accessible and impactful statistics education.