María Teresa Lozano Imízcoz facts for kids
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María Teresa Lozano Imízcoz
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| Born | July 31, 1946 Pamplona, Spain
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| Nationality | Spanish |
| Alma mater | University of Zaragoza |
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| Fields | Mathematics |
| Institutions | University of Wisconsin University of Zaragoza |
| Thesis | (1974) |
María Teresa Lozano Imízcoz, born on July 31, 1946, is a Spanish mathematician and a retired professor. She is famous for studying a branch of mathematics called topology, especially how shapes work in three dimensions. She received a special medal from the Royal Spanish Mathematical Society (RSME). This award recognized her long career and her important role in helping more women get involved in math research.
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Becoming a Mathematician
María Teresa Lozano was born in Pamplona, Spain, in 1946. She earned her first degree in 1969. Five years later, in 1974, she completed her doctorate in mathematics. She did both of these at the University of Zaragoza.
Early Career and Teaching
After finishing her doctorate, she moved to the University of Wisconsin in the United States. There, she worked as an honorary fellow. In 1978, she returned to Spain. She became a professor at the University of Zaragoza.
In 1990, she was made a Professor of Geometry and Topology. She was the first woman to be a professor in her university's Faculty of Sciences. She was also the first director of that faculty. Later, she became the first retired professor (emeritus professor) from her faculty.
Important Recognitions
María Teresa Lozano has been recognized by several important groups. In 1996, she became a member of the Royal Academy of Exact, Physical, Chemical and Natural Sciences of Zaragoza. This is a group of top scientists. In 2006, she became a Corresponding Academician of the Spanish Royal Academy of Sciences.
RSME Medal and Impact
In 2016, she received the Royal Spanish Mathematical Society (RSME) Medal. This award celebrated her 40 years of contributions to mathematics. The award also mentioned her work in sharing mathematical knowledge. It highlighted her studies with Hugh Michael Hilden and Vicente Montesinos. They worked on knot theory and 3-dimensional topology. Newspapers also noted her as a pioneer. She helped open doors for many women to pursue careers in math research.
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In Spanish: María Teresa Lozano Imízcoz para niños
