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She was born Beatrice Hill in England in 1941, and emigrated to New Zealand with her family following World War II. After graduating from Canterbury University with a Masters degree in physics, she moved to Austin, Texas with her husband, physicist Brian Tinsley , where she completed her Ph.D in 1966. Her Ph.D dissertation is entitled Evolution of Galaxies and its Significance for Cosmology. At the University of Texas at Austin, and later at Yale University, Tinsley completed pioneering theoretical studies of how populations of stars age and affect the observable qualities of galaxies. She also collaborated on basic research into models investigating whether the universe is closed or open. Her galaxy models also led to the first approximation of what protogalaxiesIn cosmology, a protogalaxy is a cloud of gas which is forming into a galaxy. It is believed that the rate of star formation, during this period of galactic evolution, will determine whether a galaxy is a spiral or elliptic galaxy; a slower star formation should look like.
In 19741974 is a common year starting on Tuesday (click on link for calendar). Events January-February January 5 Dungeons & Dragons officially released. February 4 Patricia Hearst, the 19 year old granddaughter of publisher William Randolph Hearst, is kidnapped, her achievements led to her being awarded the Annie J. Cannon Award in AstronomyThe Annie J. Cannon Award in Astronomy is awarded annually by the American Association of University Women on advice from the American Astronomical Society to an untenured postdoctoral woman for distinguished contributions to astronomy. The award is named from the American Astronomical SocietyThe American Astronomical Society ( AAS) is a US society of professional astronomers and other interested individuals, headquartered in Washington, DC. The main aim of the AAS is provide a political voice for its members and organise their lobbying. The g and the American Association of University WomenThe American Association of University Women (AAUW) is an organization championing women's rights and equity in education. The AAUW was founded in 1881 as the Association of Collegiate Alumnae, taking its present name in 1921 after merging with the Southe.
Tinsley's career was cut short when she died of cancer in 1981.
In 19861986 is a common year starting on Wednesday. Events January January 1 Spain and Portugal enter the European Community January 1 Aruba gains increased autonomy from the Netherlands and is separated from the Netherlands Antilles. January 9 After losing a pa the American Astronomical Society established the Beatrice M. Tinsley PrizeThe Beatrice M. Tinsley Prize is awarded every other year by the American Astronomical Society in recognition of an outstanding research contribution to astronomy or astrophysics of an exceptionally creative or innovative character. The prize is named in for outstanding creative contributions to astronomy or astrophysics.
A selection of her publications includes: