Cora Sadosky

Mathematician and academic in Argentina

Cora Sadosky - Mathematician and academic in Argentina
Born

May 23rd, 1940
85 years ago

Died

2010
15 years ago — 70 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Argentina

Links & References

Contributed significantly to mathematical education and research. Served as a professor at the University of Buenos Aires and was involved in developing curricula for mathematics at both school and university levels. Actively participated in various mathematical conferences and seminars, promoting the advancement of mathematics in Argentina. Focused on the areas of mathematics education and environmental studies in academic literature.

Promoted mathematics education in Argentina

Contributed to environmental studies literature

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