Marie Curie and The Discovery of The X-Ray

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When defining the greatest scientist, it is considered someone who thinks out of the ordinary to find answers and explanations to determine the forces of science and their course of action. To prove their scientific excellence, a scientist may receive various awards to show public recognition. Marie Curie is considered the greatest scientist in European history because of her work and commitment to science that has left an impact on all of Europe. Despite the work of other great scientists, namely Antoine Becquerel, Marie Curie proved to be the greatest scientist in European history by earning many awards, becoming the first female scientist, and assisting in the discovery of the X- Ray. Curie’s work has imprinted modern day science and medicine that has made an impact on millions.
Throughout her scientific career, Marie Curie won numerous awards and recognitions, naming her the first of many. After years of conducting lab studies, Curie won a Nobel Prize in physics for her study of radiation, in 1903, which titled her the first woman to ever receive this prize (Crawford-Brown). Her work was noticed by the public, and recognized despite her gender, proving to the public that Curie had a strong commitment to science. Curie didn’t stop after receiving her first Nobel Prize, she continued her lab work and in 1911, Curie was granted another Nobel Prize in chemistry for being able to prove the existence of radium and its properties. Her second prize titled her the first person to receive two Nobel Prizes. As summarized by Henderson in his biography: “Winning one Nobel Prize is remarkable. Winning two, and in different fields at that, is extraordinary,” (Henderson 55). Attributing to her numerous titles of the “first”, Marie Curie becam...

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...re held inferior, and her assistance in the development of the X- Ray. In the closing thought of her paper, The Discovery of Radium, Curie mentions how she wishes to continue her work with radium and hopes to make a permanent contribution to science, in which she has exceeded greatly.

Works Cited

Primary Source:
Curie, Marie S. The Discovery of Radium. Poughkeepsie: Vassar College, 1921. Print

Secondary Sources:
Crawford- Brown, Douglas John. “Curie, Marie Sklodowska,” World Book Student.
World book, 2014 Web 14 Mar. 2014

Henderson, Harry, 1951- The Curie Family: Exploring Radioactivity, New York City: Chelsea House, 2011. Print.

“Marie Curie.” Scientists: Their Lives and Works. Gale, 2006. Student Resources in Context. Web 23 Mar, 2014

Olson, Richard G. "Becquerel, Antoine Henri." World Book Student. World Book, 2014. Web. 14 Apr. 2014.

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