Marie Curie (Scholar)

Marie Curie was a pioneering scientist known for her groundbreaking work in radioactivity, a term she coined. Born in Poland in 1867, she became the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and remains the only person to win Nobel Prizes in two different scientific fields—Physics in 1903 and Chemistry in 1911. Curie discovered the elements polonium and radium, which advanced the understanding of atomic science and led to significant medical applications, including cancer treatment. Her dedication to research and her role as a trailblazer for women in science have made her a lasting figure in scientific history.