Marie Skłodowska Curie (7 November 1867- 4 July 1934) was a groundbreaking physicist and chemist whose discoveries revolutionized science and medicine. Born in Poland and later working in France, Curie became the first woman to win a Nobel Prize—and the only person to win Nobel Prizes in two different scientific fields:
Physics (1903) and Chemistry (1911). Her pioneering research on radioactivity not only unveiled the mysterious elements polonium and radium but also paved the way for advancements in cancer treatment and nuclear physics.
As a trailblazer for women in science, Curie broke gender barriers and inspired generations of female scientists worldwide. Beyond her lab, she played a crucial role in establishing the Radium Institute in Paris, fostering research and medical applications of radioactive elements. Her legacy endures in the fields of physics, chemistry, and medicine, marking her as one of history’s most influential scientists.
