Watch and listen to Professor Simons telling about the life of Marie Curie and answer the questions.
Marie Curie rose to the pinnacle of scientific fame in the early 20th century, winning the Nobel Prize twice, in physics and chemistry. In an era in which women were not accepted as scientists, Curie overcame enormous obstacles to earn a doctorate at the Sorbonne and engage in her pathbreaking research on radioactive materials. Professor Robert Simons discusses his case, “Marie Curie: Changing the World.”
1. Which element was named after Marie’s home country?
2. Why couldn’t she attend university in her home country?
3. Overall, Professor Simons portrays Marie Curie as:
Atsauce:
Marie Curie: A Pioneer in Science (Harvard Business School, YouTube)
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