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Joan Durso

Research Scientist
Statistical Science
214 Old Chemistry, Box 90251, Durham, NC 27708
122-A Old Chemistry, Box 90251, Durham, NC 27708

Overview


Joan Combs Durso, Ph.D. 
Coordinator, Undergraduate Training, Research, and Development
Dept. of Statistical Science

Education:
  • PhD, Economics, Fordham University, NY
  • MA, International Political Economy and Development, Fordham University, NY
  • BA, Chemistry, Bellarmine College, Louisville, KY
  • Additional graduate coursework in Finance, Gatton School, University of Kentucky 
Training: 
  • Trained Facilitator in CIMER Project Entering Mentoring
  • Trained Facilitator in CIMER Project Entering Research

Office Hours


Open Advising Hours 

Open Office hours for incoming first year students will be offered on Zoom after Constellation assignments are announced, before registration.  More details will be posted on the Getting Started in Statistical Science page.

All times are in EDT:

Wednesday  9 July, 330-5 pm

Tuesday      15 July, 10-11 am

Wednesday  23 July, 6-7 pm

Tuesday      29 July, 10-11 am

Getting ready to declare?  Got Statistical Science questions once you've started Stellic planning?  Want to brainstorm about research opportunities, internship or job search, course planning? 
Let's talk!  


StatSci Departmental advisees, College Advisees and anyone else:  Individual meetings can be requested via Calendly link below.

General StatSci program questions should always go via email to dus@stat.duke.edu. The DUS and I both see them there and will get an answer to you or set up a meeting. 

Individual Appointments: I am available for part of almost every day except Thursdays, most weeks.  Sign up here for a 10-minute or longer sessions: calendly.com/joan-combs-durso. There are also options for 30- or 45-minute sessions  and for phd students or post-docs who want to discuss mentoring. Meetings for planning a major in StatSci take 20-30 minutes. 

Otherwise, for meetings outside of my Calendly times,  please reach out via email to dus@stat.duke.edu to let me know possible times and how I can help.   In your email, include your availability at several times and your questions/topic to discuss. I'll reply or send a calendar invite to confirm.  If you want resume feedback, include the resume in your email and plan for a 30 minute session.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


In the News


Published February 22, 2024
Department Awarded Grant to Support Undergraduate Research Initiatives
Published April 30, 2021
Department awarded grant to support undergraduate research initiatives
Published March 30, 2020
Making Statistics Available from a Distance

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