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Quick facts for kids Jana Rodriguez Hertz
Rodriguez Hertz in 2016
Born	Rosario, Argentina
Alma mater	National University of Rosario
Occupation	mathematician, professor, researcher
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María Alejandra (also known as Jana) Rodriguez Hertz Frugoni is a talented mathematician, professor, and researcher from Argentina and Uruguay. She was born in 1970.

About Jana Rodriguez Hertz

Early Life and Education

Jana Rodriguez Hertz was born on February 11, 1970. Her birthplace was Rosario, Argentina. She loved mathematics from a young age. She studied math at the National University of Rosario. She earned her first degree there in 1994. Later, in 1999, she completed her doctorate. This higher degree was from the University of the Republic in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Her Career as a Professor

Jana Rodriguez Hertz used to be a professor. She taught at the University of the Republic in Uruguay. She made history there. She became the first and only woman to reach Grade 5 in mathematics in Uruguay. This is the highest level for a math professor. Since 2016, she has been teaching. She is now a professor at the Southern University of Science and Technology in China.

Leadership in Science

In 2016, Rodriguez Hertz was chosen for an important role. She became a Regional Vice President. This was for Latin America and the Caribbean. The organization is called the Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World. She held this position until 2020. This group helps women scientists in many countries.

Her Work and Ideas

What She Studies

Jana Rodriguez Hertz is an expert in special areas of math. She works on dynamical systems. These are systems that change over time. She also studies ergodic theory. This part of math looks at how things behave over a very long time.

Her Role in Education Debates

Since 2011, Rodriguez Hertz has been very active. She has joined many discussions about education in Uruguay. She has given interviews and talks. She shares her ideas on different topics. These include how much money schools get. She also talks about PISA tests. These tests check how well students are doing. She also discusses how teachers can grow in their careers. Her unique ideas have made her a key voice. People often look to her for opinions on education.

Her Media Appearances

Jana Rodriguez Hertz has written for different media. She was a columnist for various publications. In 2014, she was part of a radio show. It was called "La Tertulia" on Radio El Espectador. She also appeared on "Jana y sus hermanas" and "Suena Tremendo" on the same radio station. She also writes a blog. It is called "¿Y por qué no?".

Awards and Honours

Jana Rodriguez Hertz has received many awards for her work:

• 1992: She won the "Premio Jóvenes Notables." This award is for notable young people. It came from the Bolsa de Comercio de Buenos Aires Foundation.
• 1999: She was named "Investigadora Grado 3." This means she reached a high level as a researcher. It was given by PEDECIBA Matemática.
• 2004: She received the "Premio Fondo Nacional de Investigadores." This award is from CONICYT.
• 2009: She became "Investigadora Nivel II." This is another high research level. It was from the National System of Researchers (SNI).
• 2013: She was recognized as "Investigadora de Primer Nivel, Grado 5." This is the highest research level. It was given by the Program for the Development of Basic Sciences (PEDECIBA).

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