Marie Curie: A Pioneer in Science

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.” Listen to this and other Cold Call episodes in full at