Marie Curie Research Paper

Marie Curie was a remarkable woman. She overcame adversity to become one of the most accomplished scientists today. Without this scientist the fight against cancer or something as simple as getting an x-ray would not be what it is today. Her research has helped to save the lives of millions. In order to accomplish everything she did (Founder of Curic Instutes, winner of two Nobel Prizes, discovering two new chemical elements) being a woman in a time where women were considered to be second class citizens, just goes to show how truly special Marie Curie is.
Marie was born as Maria Salomea Sklodowska on November 7, 1867 in Warsaw, Poland. She was very smart and had a passion for science at a very young age. She graduated High School at the age of 15 as the top student in her class. Marie wanted very much to continue her education and attend a University. Unfortunatley her father was very poor and could not afford to send her. Even if her father had enough money to send her to a University, the Universities would not have accepted her because they did not allow women to attend. Marie did not give up on her love of science and studied chemistry, physics, and math every chance she could. Marie was accepted into the Sorbonne in Paris at the tender age of 24. She moved to Paris and immediately began her studies in chemistry, physics, and math at one of Paris 's most prestigious universities. True to form, Marie graduated in the summer of 1893 at the top of her class. …show more content…
Marie also made a great impact in World War I when she made sure that doctors had X-ray machines that were desperatly needed to help save lives. Science was still her most beloved subject, she established a radioactivity laboratory in the city where she was born. She was reconized world wide and beloved by many. Marie Curie is an inspiration to us all, she overcame adversity with hard work and