Introduction:
Marie Curie, a groundbreaking physicist and chemist, made history as the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the only person to win Nobel Prizes in two different scientific fields—Physics and Chemistry.
Early Life:
Born in Warsaw, Poland, in 1867.
Moved to Paris to pursue higher education.
Overcame obstacles as a woman in science during a time when female scientists were rare.
Major Contributions:
Discovery of radioactivity alongside her husband Pierre Curie.
Isolated radioactive elements polonium and radium.
Pioneered the use of X-rays in medical treatment during World War I.
Legacy:
Marie Curie’s work laid the foundation for modern physics and chemistry.
She remains a role model for women in STEM.