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Marie Curie / Nobel 1911
MARIE CURIE Polish scientist
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1867 Curie Marie Nobel Polish Scientist
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This evocative photograph captures Marie Curie, the trailblazing Polish-born scientist, as she receives the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the second time in her career. The image, taken in 1911, showcases Curie's intense focus and determination as she holds the gold medal and certificate, surrounded by the esteemed members of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. Born in 1867 in Warsaw, Poland, Curie defied societal norms and gender stereotypes to pursue a career in science. She studied in Paris, where she met and married fellow scientist Pierre Curie, with whom she discovered the elements polonium and radium. In 1903, the Curies shared the Nobel Prize in Physics with Henri Becquerel for their work on radioactivity. In this photograph, taken eight years later, Curie is once again recognized for her groundbreaking research, this time in the field of chemistry. Her pioneering work on radioactivity had revolutionized the scientific community, and her discoveries would continue to shape the field for decades to come. Despite the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated field, Curie persevered, becoming the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the only person to win the Nobel Prize in two different scientific fields. Her legacy as a pioneering scientist and a trailblazer for women in science continues to inspire generations. This powerful photograph is a testament to Curie's unwavering commitment to scientific discovery and her place in history as a true scientific pioneer.
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