Biography
Marie Curie was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the only person to win in two different sciences.
Early Start
Curie worked as a governess to fund her sister's education, then her own at the Sorbonne.
Challenges Overcome
Curie faced discrimination as a woman and immigrant, but persevered to make groundbreaking discoveries.
Key Achievements
- Two Nobel Prizes
- Discovered polonium and radium
- First female professor at Sorbonne
- Pioneered mobile X-ray units in WWI
Why They Inspire Us
Curie shows that dedication to science can overcome any obstacle.
"Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood."