Women in Leadership: Breaking Barriers Over Time [ Marie Curie : Pioneering Women in science.(1867-1934)]
By Vivek93
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Born Maria Skłodowska in Warsaw, Poland. Developed an early interest in science despite limited opportunities for women.
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Enrolled at the University of Paris (Sorbonne) to study physics and mathematics. Faced financial struggles but excelled academically.
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Along with her husband Pierre Curie, discovered two new elements: Polonium, named after her homeland Poland. Radium, known for its radioactive properties.
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Became the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. Shared the Nobel Prize in Physics with Pierre Curie and Henri Becquerel for research on radioactivity.
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Awarded solely the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the discovery of radium and polonium. Became the only person in history to win Nobel Prizes in two different sciences.
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Founded the Radium Institute in Paris, dedicated to cancer treatment and radiation research.
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Developed mobile X-ray units ("Little Curies") to assist battlefield surgeries. Helped thousands of soldiers by providing accurate medical imaging.
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Broke gender barriers in science, proving that women could excel in STEM fields. Inspired future generations of women scientists and leaders in medicine and physics. Her discoveries remain crucial in radiotherapy and cancer treatmenttoday.
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Passed away due to aplastic anemia, likely caused by prolonged exposure to radiation. Her research paved the way for modern cancer treatments and nuclear medicine. First woman buried in the Panthéon, Paris, for her scientific contributions.