Rovira anticipated a scientific career when she was still in high school because she had more interest in physics and math than for social subjects.

[3] After graduation she was offered a position at Observatory of Cosmic Physics, near Buenos Aires, which cemented her ambitions in astronomy.

Beginning in 1979, Rovira worked at Argentina's National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET) and was appointed its president in 2008.

As its president, Rovira was tasked with directing efforts at 12 scientific and technological centers in different regions of the country as well as numerous researchers.

[1][3] When she was asked to describe the effect of CONICET's 400 percent increase in government funding (from $100 million in 2003) over the next seven years, she said, "And that made it possible for researchers, fellows and support and administrative personnel to enter the system.