Inspiring Researchers: Marie Sklodowska-Curie

Dr. Krzysztof Matyjaszewski
Carnegie Mellon University
Department of Chemistry

Dr. Nicole Moreau
President
International Union of Pure & Applied Chemistry

Marie Sklodowska-Curie is one of the most celebrated scientists of all time – two-time a Nobel laureate (Physics and Chemistry), Polish and French patriot, wife to fellow Nobel laureate Pierre Curie, and mother to Nobel laureate Irène Joliot-Curie. Two eminent chemists will touch upon Madame Curie’s amazing accomplishments, achieved during an era when it was extremely difficult for women to be successful in science. They will also reflect on what it means for contemporary researchers to stand on the shoulders of such a scientific giant.

Co-hosted by the Carnegie Institution for Science with the Embassies of France and Poland, honoring the centennial of the second Nobel Prize awarded to Marie Skodowska-Curie and the International Year of Chemistry.

Dr.  Moreau's comments are available on YouTube.
Dr. Matyjaszewski's comments are not available for reasons of copyright.