Cora Sadosky
Mathematician and academic in Argentina
Born
May 23rd, 1940
84 years ago
Died
2010
15 years ago — 70 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Argentina
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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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