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 was born on July 31, 1946. She is a Spanish mathematician and a professor who is now retired. She mostly studies a field of math called topology, especially how shapes work in three dimensions.
She received a special medal from the Royal Spanish Mathematical Society (RSME). This award was for her amazing career and for being a pioneer. A pioneer is someone who helps open doors for others. In her case, she helped more women get involved in math research.
Her Life and Studies
María Teresa Lozano Imízcoz was born in Pamplona, Spain, in 1946. She loved learning about numbers and shapes.
In 1969, she earned her first degree in mathematics. Five years later, in 1974, she completed her doctorate degree. She did both of these at the University of Zaragoza in Spain.
After finishing her studies in Spain, she went to the University of Wisconsin in the United States. There, she was an honorary fellow, which means she was a special researcher.
In 1978, she came back to Spain. She became a professor at the University of Zaragoza, where she had studied before.
A Leader in Math
In 1990, María Teresa Lozano Imízcoz became a full Professor of Geometry and Topology. Geometry is about shapes and spaces, and topology is about how shapes can be stretched or bent without tearing.
She was the very first woman to become a professor in her university's Faculty of Sciences. She was also the first person to be the director of that faculty. Later, she became the first "emeritus professor" in her faculty. This title is given to professors who have retired but are still highly respected.
Awards and Recognition
In 1996, María Teresa Lozano Imízcoz became a member of the Royal Academy of Exact, Physical, Chemical and Natural Sciences of Zaragoza. This is a very important group of scientists. In 2006, she also joined the Spanish Royal Academy of Sciences.
In 2016, she received the Royal Spanish Mathematical Society (RSME) Medal. This medal was given to her because she had worked in mathematics for 40 years. The award also recognized her work in sharing math knowledge with others.
She worked with other famous mathematicians like Hugh Michael Hilden and Vicente Montesinos. They studied knot theory and 3-dimensional topology. Knot theory is about how knots are formed and how they can be untangled.
Newspapers also wrote about her as a "trailblazer." This means she helped show the way for other women to get involved in math research. She proved that women can achieve great things in science.
