Marie Curie

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Marie Curie, whose pioneering work on radioactivity revolutionised our
understanding of the nature of matter and paved the way for innovative new
treatments of cancer and various other illnesses. With Nobel Prizes in physics
(1903) and chemistry (1911), Curie overcame both sexism in the overwhelmingly
male scientific world and xenophobia after moving to France from her native
Poland to carve out a place for herself at the forefront of scientific
research. Her tenacity, intellectual brilliance and determination to use her
discoveries to develop new medical treatments through the Radium Institute
make her a role model for individuals of all nationalities, genders and walks
of life.

In just 50 minutes you will:
•Learn about Curie’s groundbreaking work on radioactivity and its applications
•Gain an understanding of the historical, social and scientific context in
which she was working
•Discover her incredible legacy as both a pioneering scientist and a woman in
a male-dominated field

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