Marie Salomea Sklodowska's Impact On The World

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The first woman to win a noble prize for not just Physics but Chemistry too, would have a dramatic impact on the world as we know it today. Marie Salomea Sklodowska was a polish scientist, born on November 7, 1867 in Warsaw, Congress Kingdom of Poland, Russia. Marie’s mother, Bronislawa, and father, Wladyslaw, were both teachers and wanted Marie to have an education. During school when Marie became fascinated with the art of science Marie’s parents were extremely encouraging and supportive. Working hard as a tutor and governess for children Marie was able to finally journey to France to study Physics, Chemistry, and mathematics. While there, she swiftly learned French. After working for a year Marie traveled back to Poland but found no

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