Mine Çetinkaya-Rundel

Mine Çetinkaya-Rundel, a data science educator at Duke University and Posit, shares her compelling journey from actuarial science to the classroom. She discusses her innovative teaching philosophy, the 'whole game' approach that keeps students engaged. The conversation dives into her use of AI, specifically LLMs, for instant feedback on assignments. Mine also addresses the importance of manual coding skills in the age of AI and reflects on the unique relationship between the R and Python communities in fostering collaboration and open-source learning.