Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Maria Sklodowska Curie
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
Resource provides an in-depth exhibit featuring Marie Curie and her contribution to the science of radioactivity.
University of California
Ucla: Maria Goeppert Mayer
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
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...
Black Past
Black Past: Jackson, Shirley Ann
Interesting encyclopedia article about Shirley Ann Jackson, physicist and university president.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Madame Curie
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.
Robin Chew
Lucidcafe: Marie Sklodowska Curie
A brief biography of the life of Marie Curie is presented. Links to other resources, books, and videos are provided.