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Marie Curie was born in Warsaw, Poland on 7th November 1867 and was renowned scientist, who contributed to the scientific world due to her work on radioactivity and opened new avenues for women to participate in scientific research. In addition to being a scientist, Marie Curie focused on a love of learning and thoroughly pursued success in a man’s world with all the challenges she encountered head on. Marie’s family pushed and supported her hard work and studies. On both sides, her parents took a step in teaching their children due to their professions; father was a teacher of physics and mathematics, and mother was a manager of a girl’s school. At this age, however, given the hardships of the family, her parents helped her build this affection by making her independent. Having been a child living in Poland obscured by defeat to Russia as she was so when it came to education, especially being a female she had limited opportunities unofficially. However, the desire to study and gain knowledge was always by her side; such ungrateful early experiences made her much more robust, ready to achieve even in those spheres where many discouraged women. In 1891, Marie relocated to Paris and registered at the University, where she completed her studies in physics and mathematics. At this time, it was impractical for a woman to take this bold action since many women had never been able to attend classes at such a high level, let alone in sciences. In Paris, she met her future husband, Pierre Curie, and they together were a unit. In 1898, the Curies found polonium (after Marie’s native Poland) and radium; two new elements. In this space, polygraph research took shape and made a strong argument concerning women’s space in the scientific landscape. In 1903, Marie Curie gained the distinction of being the first woman to be a recipient of the Nobel Prize, a distinct accomplishment that had far reaching implications on the stature of women in scientific circles as it eroded the status quo in the male biased academic arena. Following Pierre’s untimely death in 1906, Marie took upon herself their engagements. Her stubbornness displayed her inner strength as she proudly became the world’s first woman to win a second Nobel Prize (in 1911) and in Chemistry. This accomplishment proved that women can strive for and attain the highest standards in those areas that have been extremely stereotypical towards male practices.

Considering the fact that women were usually barred from engaging in any kind of scientific work, Marie Curie’s achievements made it clear that women could participate in scientific endeavors. Her success not only defied the general beliefs regarding women’s contribution in intellect but also helped to clear a few academic glass ceilings regarding gender stereotypes. She further made a powerful statement by showing that success is achievable in areas that women were not allowed. Her life remained an epiphany of what women can do if their aspirations are limitless. Marie Curie was a unique scientist who played a pivotal role in the evolution of physics and chemistry. As a result of her hard work, those boundaries which were posed on women’s participation in science began to perish, and Marie Curie became not only a pioneer of new ideas and discoveries but also a true advocate for women’s rights making a significant impact on the status of women in society.