Marie Curie

Marie Curie, a pioneering scientist and the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, revolutionized the field of radioactivity alongside her husband, Pierre. In this insightful discussion, she reflects on her extraordinary journey from a repressive upbringing in Poland to groundbreaking discoveries like polonium and radium. Listeners will discover her contributions during World War I, challenges she faced in a male-dominated field, and the enduring legacy of her revolutionary research. Curie's story is one of perseverance, love, and transformative impact on science.

Marie Curie, weltberühmte Physikerin und zweifache Nobelpreisträgerin, spricht über den außergewöhnlichen Einfluss ihrer Familie auf die Wissenschaft. Sie erläutert die beeindruckenden Erfolge ihrer Töchter Irène, die ebenfalls Nobelpreisträgerin wurde, und Eve, die als Kriegsreporterin und Menschenrechtskämpferin bekannt war. Der Podcast thematisiert die Herausforderungen für Frauen in der Wissenschaft und die wichtige Rolle der Familie Curie bei der Entdeckung der Radioaktivität, sowie die gesellschaftlichen Hürden, die sie überwinden mussten.

Explore Marie Curie's groundbreaking contributions to science, including her pioneering work in defining radioactive emissions and becoming the first female full professor at the Sorbonne. Discover her concerns over radiation risks and defense against allegations, along with her recognition as a scientific pioneer and heroine.

Dr. Kathryn Ross discusses the gender bias in high school science curricula, highlighting the minimal representation of female scientists. The podcast explores the exclusion and challenges teachers face in providing accurate representation. It also highlights the significant contributions of female scientists in various fields and advocates for a more inclusive approach to teaching scientific concepts.

Marie Curie and Milton Hershey go head-to-head in a trivia game. They discuss Curie's challenges as a female scientist and Hershey's success as a chocolate maker. The hosts also reveal Curie's middle name and joke about gross chocolates.