Mary-Elizabeth Zucolotto / Amanda Tosi, Author at

Author name: Mary-Elizabeth Zucolotto / Amanda Tosi

Mary-Elizabeth Zucolotto (left) and Amanda Tosi (right) - - - Mary-Elizabeth Zucolotto, often called Betty, is the curator of the meteorites Collection of the Museum of Rio de Janeiro, she told us in an article published here in March 2019 about her efforts to save as many meteorites a possible during and after the fire that engulfed the Museum in September 2018. - - - Amanda Tosi is Betty’s assistant, a microprobe operator for the Museum, and a PhD candidate. She also helped Betty during the aftermath of the fire.

Seeking the Nininger`s Museums

By Mary-Elizabeth Zucolotto / Amanda Tosi | September 1, 2020 | Guest Articles

From the ruins near the Arizona Crater to the unknown building that now belongs to a Hotel. Harvey Harlow Nininger (1887 – 1986), a name that marked the history and direction of meteoritic science in the world. He was a meteorite enthusiast in North America and with his love and dedication he also aroused passion, as well as scientific interest […]

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