Born 28 June 1943 in Stockholm, Sweden (Parents: Anni and Otto Binder)
Married to Dr. Heinz Fischer since 1968, 2 children (Philip, Lisa)
2. Education:
1970–1972 Studied art history at the University of Vienna
1965 Passed diploma examination and graduated
1961–1965 Höhere Bundes-Lehr- und Versuchsanstalt für Textilindustrie Wien V, Fachschule für Musterzeichnen (Federal Advanced School for the Textile Industry Vienna 5th district, Technical School for Designers)
1961 Completed secondary education by passing the Matura (secondary-school leaving certificate)
1953–1961 AHS (college-track secondary school)
1949–1953 Primary school in Vienna
3. ProfessionalCareer:
1967–1970 Contractual civil servant at the Museum of Applied Arts in Vienna
1967 Tapestry weaver at Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB in Stockholm
1966 Master Craftsman Certificate in weaving
1965–1966 Designer at Pottendorf Textile Mill
4. Other Positions:
Head of the "ScienceCenter-Netzwerk" (ScienceCenter Network association) since 2005
Active participant in the work of "Volkshilfe Österreich" (Austrian People's Aid), a charitable association
Head of the "Österreichischer Frauenrat" (Austrian Women's Council) since 1995
President of the "Verein zur Gründung und zum Betrieb einer Erlebnisausstellung zu den Naturwissenschaften" (Association for the Creation and Operation of a Hands-on Exhibit in the Natural Sciences), 1993-2000
Vice President of "Rettet das Kind Österreich" (Save the Children Austria), 1992-1998
