
Brazilian physicist
1960 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Brazilian physicist
Born
January 14, 1960
Age
~66 years
Name Origin
Portuguese
Timeline
physicist, university teacher
1960
Born in Rio de Janeiro (1960-01-14)
1984
EducationStudied at Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (1984–1988)
2009
AwardDwight Nicholson Medal for Outreach
2013
AwardL'Oréal-UNESCO Award For Women in Science
Present
Age ~66
Frequently Asked Questions
Marcia Barbosa is Brazilian physicist. Born in 1960.
The name Marcia means "A female given name from Latin.. Etymology: From Marcia, feminine form of Marcius, a derivative of Marcus, ultimately from Mārs, the god of war.". It is of Portuguese origin.
Marcia Barbosa was born on January 14, 1960.
Name Meaning
A female given name from Latin.. Etymology: From Marcia, feminine form of Marcius, a derivative of Marcus, ultimately from Mārs, the god of war.
The name Marcia is of Portuguese origin, meaning "A female given name from Latin.. Etymology: From Marcia, feminine form of Marcius, a derivative of Marcus, ultimately from Mārs, the god of war.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Marcia — January 14, 1960
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Chicchan
Serpent — life force, instinct, passion
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Would you name your baby Marcia?
Guestbook
Your paper from '98 is still on my desk. Dog-eared and highlighted.
— a grad student
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
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