Joy Tivy facts for kids
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Joy Tivy (1924–1995) was an important Irish geographer. She worked at the University of Glasgow in Scotland. Joy Tivy was a physical geographer. This means she studied Earth's natural features. She was an expert in biogeography. This field looks at how living things are spread across the Earth. She helped make biogeography a well-known part of geography.
Joy Tivy wrote more than 40 papers and books. She often gave advice to government groups. She believed that learning outside in the field was very important. This helped students get key skills for geography jobs. People thought her teaching was as great as her research. She was known for being exciting and fun to listen to. A special medal was even created to honor her teaching skills.
Her Life Story
Early Life and Education
Joy Tivy was born in Carlow, Ireland. Her birthday was on August 24, 1924.
She started studying at University College Dublin in 1942. Her main subject was geography. She also studied botany (plants) and geology (rocks and Earth). Joy was a brilliant student. In 1944, she scored highest in tough exams. This made her a special Scholar. She graduated in 1946 with top honors.
After teaching briefly, she moved to the University of Edinburgh. There, she earned her doctorate degree. Her PhD looked at how nature affects plants on hills in Scotland.
A Career in Geography
In 1956, Joy Tivy joined the University of Glasgow. She stayed there for the rest of her career. She retired in 1989. In 1976, she became a professor. She was only the second woman to become a professor at the University of Glasgow. She also led the Department of Geography.
In 1984, she became a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. This is a very respected group for scientists. She was also a Fellow of the Institute of Biology.
After retiring, she became a Fellow of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society. She was very active in the Scottish Field Studies Association. She was its chairperson for 10 years. She also edited the Scottish Geographical Magazine for a decade.
Joy Tivy passed away on July 10, 1995.
Honoring Her Legacy
The Royal Scottish Geographical Society created a special award. It is called the Joy Tivy Education Medal. This medal is given out every year. It honors someone who has made a great contribution to geography education.
