Marta Graciela Rovira facts for kids
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Marta Graciela Rovira
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Marta Rovira at the 50th anniversary of Conicet's creation.
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| Nationality | Argentine |
| Alma mater | University of Buenos Aires |
| Occupation | President, CONICET |
Marta Graciela Rovira is a famous Argentine scientist. She studies space and stars, which is called astrophysics. She was the first woman to become the president of CONICET. CONICET is a big government group in Argentina that helps organize and fund most of the science research done in universities and other places across the country.
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Marta Rovira's Journey to Science
Marta Rovira knew she wanted to be a scientist even when she was in high school. She loved physics and math much more than other subjects. Back then, students in Argentina were often encouraged to learn job skills. So, her parents had her take a special test to see what career she might be good at. But by the time the test results came back, Marta had already started studying math and science at university!
She earned her degree in physics and later a PhD in Physical Sciences from the University of Buenos Aires. After finishing her studies, she got a job at the Observatory of Cosmic Physics near Buenos Aires. This job made her even more excited about astronomy. Marta said that her main research has always been about "our closest star, the Sun." She focused on solar physics, which is the study of the Sun.
Leading CONICET
In 1979, Marta Rovira began working at Argentina's National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET). She was chosen to be its president in 2008. CONICET is the most important science and technology organization in Argentina.
As president, Marta Rovira was in charge of guiding the work at 12 science and technology centers across the country. She also oversaw many researchers. When asked about how CONICET grew, she explained that government funding increased a lot. This allowed many more scientists, students, and support staff to join the system. She said that from 2003 to 2010, the number of people working for CONICET doubled, going from 9,000 to over 17,000 people. In 2012, she passed the presidency to another scientist, Roberto Salvarezza.
Important Leadership Roles
Marta Rovira has held many important leadership positions in the world of science:
- She was the Director of the Institute of Astronomy and Physics of Space (IAFE) from 1995 to 2005.
- She served as President of the Argentina Association of Astronomy for three terms (1999, 2002, and 2005).
- She was the Vice President of the International Astronomical Union. There, she was chosen to be the main contact person for Argentina.
- She was also the President of the Latin American Association for Space Geophysics (ALAGE) from 1998 to 2004.
Marta Rovira received a special award called the Konex Award in 2008 for her achievements.
Scientific Articles
Marta Rovira has written more than 120 scientific articles. These are papers where scientists share their research findings with others.
See also
In Spanish: Marta Graciela Rovira para niños
