![]() Marie Curie was born Marya Salomee Sklodowska (sklaw DAWF skah) on Novemin Warsaw, in the Russian sector of Poland (at the time, Poland was divided between Russia, Austria, and Prussia). I remember the quote: “Remember, Ginger Rogers did everything Fred Astaire did, but she did it backwards and in high heels.” Marie Curie did all that Ginger Rogers did, but in the much more masculine world of science. When I think of Marie’s stamina and talent, a funny comparison comes to mind. But evidently, it made her stronger and more determined to succeed. She had to overcome gargantuan obstacles and humiliating rejections because she was a woman. ![]() The more I read about Marie Curie’s life and work, the more I realize how extraordinarily rich her personal life and her scientific contributions were. Her discoveries in radiation (a word she coined) changed the world, and to this day she remains one of the most famous female scientists ever. ![]() She was the first woman in Europe to earn a doctorate degree in scientific research, and the first female lecturer and professor at the Sorbonne University in Paris. Marie Curie was the first woman in the history of science to win the Nobel Prize. Moreover, how many scientists do you know who were awarded the prestigious Nobel Prize twice in two different scientific disciplines? Marie! The first time she won it in physics, in 1903, and the second time in chemistry, in 1911. To start with, how many people can you think of who have four Nobel Prize laureates in their immediate family? She did! Marie, her husband (Pierre), her daughter (Irene), and her son-in-law (Frederic) were all Nobel Prize winners. Everything about Marie Curie was exceptional.
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