Marie Curie: The Great Woman Scientist

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Marie Curie has been quoted as saying “I am one of those who think, like Nobel, that humanity will draw more good than evil from new discoveries” (Marie Curie - The Great Woman Scientist). Marie Curie’s enthusiasm for science, thirst for knowledge, and intense curiosity allowed her to become a pioneer in both the research areas of chemistry and physics. She came from humble beginnings, but instead of letting obstacles slow her down, her resolve to advance scientific knowledge only grew stronger. Marie Curie was not only recognized with a Nobel Prize in both chemistry and physics, but she also left an imprint on this world and we have been forever changed by her discoveries.

Marie Curie was born on November 7, 1967 in Warsaw, Poland. Born …show more content…

Although she was no longer actively contributing to the advancement of radioactivity, her work continued to impact society all over the world. Her daughter, Irene Joliot-Curie, even carried on her legacy and won a Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1935 for the discovery of artificial radioactivity. Marie continues to be held in very high esteem by the scientific community and Albert Einstein was once quoted as saying “Not only did she do outstanding work in her lifetime, and not only did she help humanity greatly by her work, but she invested all her work with the highest moral quality. She accomplished all of this with great strength, objectivity, and judgment. It is very rare to find all of these qualities in one individual” (Marie Curie).

Marie Curie’s impact is felt far beyond the improved understanding of radioactivity and the advancement of the research area of chemistry. Her work and efforts also have made a difference to society in general. She is widely regarded as a role model for female scientists, having been the first women to ever win a Nobel Prize and the only person to ever receive Nobel Prizes in two sciences, which was not easy considering the favoritism towards men in the field during her lifetime. She was also known to be an outstanding person in general, have such high standards and very honest and

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