Melanie Stiassny
- January 10, 2024
- Curator
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Melanie Stiassny Biography
| Name | Melanie Stiassny |
| Birthday | Jan 17 |
| Birth Year | 1953 |
| Place Of Birth | Bielefeld |
| Birth Country | Germany |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
Melanie Stiassny is one of the most popular and richest Curator who was born on January 17, 1953 in Bielefeld, Germany. Melanie Lisa Jane Stiassny (born 17 January 1953 in Bielefeld, Germany) is the Axelrod Research Curator of Ichthyology at the American Museum of Natural History. Her research interests focus on freshwater biodiversity documentation and systematic ichthyology in the Old World tropics, including tropical Africa (especially in the Congo River) and Madagascar. She has published broadly on the biogeography conservation and systematics of teleosts. Stiassny holds both a BS and a Ph.D. from King’s College London, and has previously taught at Harvard University and Columbia University and is now a professor in the Richard Gilder Graduate School at the American Museum of Natural History. She is a member of the National Council of the World Wildlife Fund, the Advisory Council of Conservation International’s Center for Applied Biodiversity Science, the Advisory Board of National Geographic Society’s Conservation Trust, and the Deutsche Cichliden Gesellschaft (DCG, German Cichlid Society).
Melanie Stiassny Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Curator |
| House | Living in own house. |
Melanie Stiassny is one of the richest Curator from Germany. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Melanie Stiassny 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
She was the lead curator for the renovation of the Museum’s Irma and Paul Milstein Family Hall of Ocean Life, which reopened its doors in 2003. About what they were trying to achieve with the renovations, Stiassny said: “I want people to walk away with an understanding of how remarkably superlative the oceans really are. Not just in terms of sheer size and beauty, but also in their ecological complexity and the tremendous biological wealth they contain. Perhaps above all, I want them to understand how absolutely critical ocean health is to the health of all life on Earth. The oceans are a series of interconnected ecosystems that can unravel very, very, quickly.”
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Melody Ranked on the list of most popular Curator. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Germany. Melanie Stiassny celebrates birthday on January 17 of every year.
What is Melanie Stiassny known for?
She serves as advisor to numerous international scientific and conservation organizations such as the IUCN, USAID, and the International Foundation for Science. She is a member of the National Council of the World Wildlife Fund and the Advisory Board of National Geographic Society’s Conservation Trust.
What is a scientist that studies fish called?
What kind of person becomes an ichthyologist (a scientist who studies fish)? Meet Melanie Stiassny , the curator of fishes at the Museum. Find out how she became an ichthyologist and what exactly she does all day. 1.
What is the study of sharks called?
Choosing a career in ichthyology means deciding to study fishes, sharks, rays, sawfish, and more.
How do fishes sleep?
While fish do not sleep in the same way that land mammals sleep, most fish do rest. Research shows that fish may reduce their activity and metabolism while remaining alert to danger. Some fish float in place, some wedge themselves into a secure spot in the mud or coral, and some even locate a suitable nest.
How do I become an ichthyologist?
To become an ichthyologist, you must have the necessary education, experience, and certifications: College degrees: Those starting out in the field typically complete a bachelor’s degree in zoology or marine biology. Most go on to pursue a master’s or doctoral degree, specifically in the field of ichthyology.