Alicia Prieto Langarica facts for kids

Alicia Prieto Langarica is an American mathematician. She teaches math at Youngstown State University. She is an applied mathematician. This means she uses math to solve real-world problems. Her work often connects math with biology and medicine.

Becoming a Mathematician

Alicia Prieto Langarica is the granddaughter of Max Prieto, a famous Mexican football player. She went to the University of Texas at Dallas for her first degree. Later, she earned her PhD in Applied Mathematics. This was from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2012.

Her PhD research looked at how cells move. She studied this to help with medical implants. After finishing her PhD, she started teaching math. She became a professor at Youngstown State University in 2012.

What She Does

Alicia Prieto Langarica uses math to help solve problems in medicine. She combines her knowledge of math with biology.

Helping Other Mathematicians

She helped start a website called Lathisms. This website shows off Hispanic and Latinx mathematicians. It shares their research and what they have achieved.

In 2019, she became a leader for Project NExT. This program helps new math PhDs. It gives them advice and support as they start their careers.

Supporting Students

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many students faced challenges. Alicia Prieto Langarica helped organize events. These events made sure students had food. She especially focused on international students. Many of them were stuck in university housing.

Awards and Achievements

Alicia Prieto Langarica has won several awards for her work.

• In 2019, she won the Henry L. Alder Award. This award is for great teaching in mathematics. It comes from the Mathematical Association of America.
• She also won the 25 Under 35 Award in 2017.
• In 2019, she was nominated for the Athena Award.
• Before college, she was very good at math competitions. She competed in the Mexican Mathematical Olympiad for five years. She finished in first place twice.