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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


Office hours: by appointment 17 and 18 Sept. Not available 19, 20 Sept.  
122A Old Chemistry and on Zoom https://duke.zoom.us/j/9196841193

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 at least 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