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Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Maria Sklodowska Curie

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the life and scientific work of Marie Curie, possibly the most famous female scientist in history. In addition to providing biographical information, this page includes details on her scientific discoveries and her influence...
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American Institute of Physics: Marie Curie and the Science of Radioactivity

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource provides an in-depth exhibit featuring Marie Curie and her contribution to the science of radioactivity.
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University of California

Ucla: Maria Goeppert Mayer

For Students 9th - 10th
UCLA Physics presents three documents here on Maria Goeppert Mayer, including a brief biography, a longer biography, and a physics meeting address on Mayer and the specifics of her work in nuclear physics.
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Maria Goeppert Mayer, Nobelist in Physics

For Students 9th - 10th
The Supercomputer Center of the University of California at San Diego offers details of the life of Maria Goeppert-Mayer, third woman ever to be awarded the Nobel Prize for physics. Instructive in the obstacles to being a woman in a...
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Black Past

Black Past: Jackson, Shirley Ann

For Students 9th - 10th
Interesting encyclopedia article about Shirley Ann Jackson, physicist and university president.
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My Hero Project

My Hero: Madame Curie

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to learn about Marie Curie's scientific discoveries in radiation, which resulted in the creation of both modern cancer treatments and the atomic bomb.
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Robin Chew

Lucidcafe: Marie Sklodowska Curie

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of the life of Marie Curie is presented. Links to other resources, books, and videos are provided.