SMRTR Science & EngineeringOct 15, 2024Scientific American

How Marie Curie Helped a Generation of Women Break into Science

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Marie Curie, the double Nobel Prize winner famous for discovering radioactivity and radioactive elements, also encouraged a generation of female scientists. Her lab nurtured at least 45 women, paving the way for greater female participation in science despite facing significant sexism and barriers in her time.

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