Dr. Alicia Carriquiry, President Chair, Department of Statistics Iowa State University, United States
๐ Dr. Alicia Carriquiry ๐, President Chair of the Department of Statistics at Iowa State University, United States, is an esteemed researcher in the fields of statistics, health sciences, and nutrition. ๐งฌ Her groundbreaking work has significantly advanced statistical methods in biological research, earning her the prestigious Best Researcher Award. ๐ฅ With a career dedicated to improving public health through innovative statistical analysis, Dr. Carriquiry’s contributions have been recognized worldwide. ๐ Her leadership and expertise continue to inspire the next generation of researchers in the interdisciplinary applications of statistics. ๐๐ฌ๐ฉบ๐
PROFILE ๐
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EDUCATION ๐
Dr. Alicia Carriquiry holds a Ph.D. in Statistics and Animal Science from Iowa State University, earned in May 1989. She completed her M.Sc. in Statistics at the same institution in December 1986 and another M.Sc. in Animal Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana in May 1985. She began her academic journey with an Ing. Agr. degree from Universidad de la Repรบblica, Uruguay, in December 1981. ๐ฟ๐๐ Dr. Carriquiry’s extensive education has positioned her as a distinguished expert in the intersection of statistics and animal science. ๐โจ๐พ
EXPERIENCE ๐ผ
Dr. Alicia Carriquiry, Presidentโs Chair in Statistics at Iowa State University since October 2016, also directs the Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence (2015โpresent). She has held numerous key positions at ISU, including Associate Provost (2000โ2004) and Distinguished Professor (2010โpresent). Her roles span from Assistant Professor (1990โ1995) to Director of Graduate Education (2004โ2014). Internationally, she is an Adjunct Professor at Universidad de la Repรบblica, Uruguay (2009โpresent), and has been a Visiting Professor at Duke University and Pontificia Universidad Catรณlica de Chile. ๐งฌ๐๐๐๐ฉโ๐ฌ
AWARDS AND HONORS ๐๏ธ
Dr. Alicia Carriquiry, Medallion Lecturer at the Institute of Mathematical Statistics (2024), has an illustrious career adorned with numerous accolades. She received the Florence N. David Award (2021), Zellner Medal (2021), and Foundational Lectureship from the International Society for Bayesian Analysis (2020). An elected Fellow of AAAS (2016) and the Institute of Mathematical Statistics (2006), Dr. Carriquiry is also a member of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (2020). Her contributions extend to the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine, where she joined ISTEG (2019). Dr. Carriquiry’s work significantly impacts statistics and forensic science. ๐ฟ๐๐ฌ
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE ๐ ๏ธ
Dr. Alicia Carriquiry’s editorial activities and national contributions are exemplary ๐๐. She has served on the Committee of Statistical Editors, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (2022-2025), and as a guest editor for Statistical Science (2021-2022). Her editorial roles span prestigious journals, including Annual Review of Statistics and Its Application and Bayesian Analysis ๐๐งฌ. Her national service includes memberships in organizations like the National Academy of Sciences, where she contributed to committees on dietary reference intakes and forensic sciences ๐๐ฌ. Dr. Carriquiry’s expertise has significantly impacted statistics and its application across various fields.
Professional Associations ๐ข
Dr. Alicia Carriquiry has held numerous prestigious roles in various statistical associations. At the American Statistical Association, she chaired the Wilks Award Committee (2018โ2021) and served as Vice President (2007โ2009). She led the Section on Bayesian Statistical Sciences in 2013 and held multiple committee roles. With the International Society for Bayesian Analysis, she was President in 2001 and chaired several committees. Her contributions to the National Institute of Statistical Sciences, Institute of Mathematical Statistics, and Committee of Presidents of Statistical Societies are notable. Additionally, she served on the International Biometric Society’s Regional Advisory Board and the International Statistical Institute. ๐งฌ๐๐ฟ๐ฉโ๐ฌ
GRANTS AND CONTRACTSย ๐
๐ฟ๐ Dr. Alicia Carriquiry has led diverse research projects spanning biostatistics and public health. Her work on dendritic growth models, funded by the NIH, secured $300,000 over three years. She has explored mixed linear models in genetics, groundwater contamination risks, and the efficiency of Ukrainian agriculture. Dr. Carriquiry has also contributed to nutritional studies, analyzing antioxidant intake and choline assessment in vulnerable groups. Notably, she led a significant project on Bayesian methods in traffic safety and received substantial funding for forensic science research, emphasizing her impactful contributions to both biological and statistical sciences. ๐ฑ๐ฌ๐
PUBLICATIONS TOP NOTES๐
A semiparametric transformation approach to estimating usual daily intake distributions
Simple food group diversity indicators predict micronutrient adequacy of womenโs diets in 5 diverse, resource-poor settings
Assessing the prevalence of nutrient inadequacy
Introduction of ฮฒ-CaroteneโRich Orange Sweet Potato in Rural Uganda Resulted in Increased Vitamin A Intakes among Children and Women and Improved Vitamin A Status among Children, 3
A large-scale intervention to introduce orange sweet potato in rural Mozambique increases vitamin A intakes among children and women
Estimation of usual intake distributions of nutrients and foods
Sodium and potassium intakes among US adults: NHANES 2003โ2008
Development of an approach for estimating usual nutrient intake distributions at the population level
Parametric and nonparametric statistical methods for genomic selection of traits with additive and epistatic genetic architectures
Folic acid source, usual intake, and folate and vitamin B-12 status in US adults: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2003โ2006