Maria Teschler-Nicola facts for kids
Maria Teschler-Nicola, born on October 24, 1950, in Eggenburg, Austria, is a very smart scientist. She studies human biology, which is about how our bodies work. She is also an anthropologist, meaning she studies people and their cultures. Plus, she's an ethnologist, looking at different groups of people. A special condition called Pallister–Killian syndrome is sometimes named Teschler-Nicola syndrome because of her important work.
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Maria Teschler-Nicola
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| Born | 24 October 1950 Eggenburg
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| Nationality | Austrian |
| Alma mater | University of Vienna |
| Known for | Teschler-Nicola syndrome |
| Awards | Silbernes Ehrenzeichen für Verdienste um das Land Wien |
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| Fields | human biologist, anthropologist and ethnologist |
| Institutions | University of Vienna, Museum of Natural History of Vienna |
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About Maria Teschler-Nicola
Early Life and Education
Maria Teschler-Nicola finished her high school exams, called Matura, in 1970. From 1971 to 1976, she studied at the University of Vienna. She focused on human biology, medicine, and folkloristics. Folkloristics is the study of traditional stories and customs. She earned her Ph.D. degree in human biology. A Ph.D. is a very high university degree.
Her Career Path
From 1970 to 1972, Maria Teschler-Nicola worked as a researcher. She was at the Institute for Forensic Medicine at the University of Vienna. After that, until 1976, she was an assistant professor. She taught at the Institute of Human Biology at the same university.
In 1993, she received her Venia Legendi for human biology. This special qualification allows a person to teach at a university. In 1997, she became an interim director for a department. Then, in 1998, she became the full director. She led the Department of Archaeological Biology and Anthropology. This department is part of the Museum of Natural History of Vienna.
In 2000, the Austrian president, Thomas Klestil, made her an extraordinary university professor. This is a very important title.
Awards and Recognition
Maria Teschler-Nicola has received several important awards. These awards show how much her work is valued.
- She received the "Silbernes Ehrenzeichen für Verdienste um das Land Wien." This means "Silver Order of Merit for Service to the federal state Vienna." It is a special award from the city of Vienna.
- In 2014, she became a member of the German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina. This is a very old and respected science academy in Germany. Being a member means she is recognized as a top scientist.
