Maria Sklodowska-Curie

Innholdsfortegnelse
1. Childhood and Education.
2. She Met Pierre Curie.
3. Marriage.
4. Pierre’s Death.
5. the French Academy of Science
6. the Langevin Affair.
7. War Duty.
8. the Radium Institute.
9. the End.
10. Sources
12. Word List

Utdrag
Maria Sklodowska-Curie(1867-1934)
Maria Sklodowska-Curie is undoubtedly one of the most renowned female scientists in history, having accomplished many remarkable feats throughout her illustrious career.

She was a trailblazer in many ways, being the first to coin the term "radioactivity" to describe the phenomenon she was studying.

This term has since become an integral part of scientific language and has helped pave the way for groundbreaking advancements in various scientific fields.

Maria's accomplishments also extended to academia, where she became the first woman in Europe to earn a doctorate of science.

She continued to break down barriers and defy gender stereotypes by becoming the first female lecturer, professor, and head of Laboratory at the Sorbonne University in Paris.

In 1903, Maria made history by becoming the first woman ever to receive a Nobel Prize in Physics, which she shared with her husband, Pierre Curie, and Henri Becquerel for their discovery of radioactivity.

Her groundbreaking work in this field led to further significant advancements in the study of radiation and its effects.

Maria's contributions to science were not limited to the field of physics. In 1911, she made history again by becoming the first person ever to receive two Nobel Prizes, this time in chemistry, for her groundbreaking discovery and isolation of pure radium and radium components.

She was also the first mother-Nobel Prize Laureate of daughter-Nobel Prize Laureate, with her daughter, Irene Joliot-Curie, also receiving a Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1935.

Maria's achievements and contributions to science have been widely recognized, with numerous gold medals, degrees, and other honors bestowed upon her throughout her lifetime.

Her incredible legacy continues to inspire and pave the way for future generations of scientists, particularly women in science.

In recognition of her contributions to science, she was laid to rest under the famous dome of the Pantheon in Paris, the first woman to receive this honor based on her own merits.