Vice Provost for Research
Office of the Provost
William & Mary
Office: 311J Blow Memorial Hall
Phone: 757-221-6442
Email: agwilson01@wm.edu
Curriculum Vita
Bio
Dr. Alyson Gabbard Wilson is a distinguished research and innovation leader with a robust background spanning academia, industry, and government. Currently serving as the Vice Provost for Research and William & Mary, I oversee the research enterprise, focusing on continued research growth, enhancing infrastructure and administrative efficiency, and fostering collaboration that positions the university as a leader in discovery.
A recognized authority in data science and national security research, Dr. Wilson founded NC State’s Data Science Academy, fostering data literacy and innovation across diverse disciplines. As the principal architect of NC State’s Laboratory for Analytic Sciences, she secured over $90 million in funding to advance collaborative research solutions for the intelligence community. Dr. Wilson’s expertise is well-regarded on a national scale; she has served on 15 committees for the National Academies and holds Fellow status with both the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the American Statistical Association. Her numerous accolades, including the ASA Distinguished Achievement Award in Defense and National Security and the Army Wilks Memorial Award, recognize her impactful contributions to statistics, defense, and interdisciplinary research. Dr. Wilson is committed to harnessing data-driven insights and fostering partnerships that bridge academic, government, and industry interests to drive groundbreaking research and innovation.
Dr. Wilson earned her Ph.D. in Statistics from Duke University, building a strong foundation in analytical methodologies that have informed her career at the intersection of research and innovation. She also holds an M.S. in Statistics from Carnegie Mellon University and a B.A. in Mathematical Sciences from Rice University.
Before her role as Vice Provost for Research and William & Mary, Dr. Wilson held leadership positions at several notable institutions and research centers, including NC State University, the Institute for Defense Analyses and Los Alamos National Laboratory. Throughout her career, she has consistently demonstrated a commitment to building collaborative environments that integrate data science and interdisciplinary research, impacting areas ranging from defense to materials characterization. With her extensive background in both academic and applied research settings, Dr. Wilson brings a unique perspective to her leadership role at W&M, where she continues to drive initiatives that align with the mission to create transformative research and innovation that serve society.