Maria Skłodowska-Curie

Marie Skłodowska-Curie was a pioneering scientist renowned for her groundbreaking work in radioactivity, a term she helped develop. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and remains the only person to earn Nobels in two different scientific fields—physics and chemistry. Her research led to the discovery of the elements polonium and radium, significantly advancing medical treatment and scientific understanding of atomic science. Her dedication broke barriers for women in science and laid the foundation for future research in nuclear physics and medicine.