It is Marie Skłodowska-Curie's Birthday today, which brings us to think about her influence on our lives. Marie was born on the 7th of November 1867 as Maria Skłodowska in Poland, where she got a general education. However, a woman couldn't study in Poland at that time. Therefore, she went to Paris to continue her studies at the Sorbonne, where she obtained Licenciateships in Physics and the Mathematical Sciences. She met Pierre Curie, a Professor in the School of Physics, in 1894, and in the following year, they were married. Her pioneering work in radioactivity and nuclear physics earned her two Nobel Prizes and a revered place in scientific history. She overcame numerous obstacles to become the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the only person to receive Nobels in both Physics and Chemistry. Her work with radioactive materials, such as polonium and radium, laid the foundation for modern nuclear physics and medical applications. Today, her legacy lives on through the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA), a European Union program designed to nurture researchers' careers across various fields, echoing Marie Curie's commitment to scientific exploration and excellence. Marie Curie was known for her international collaborations and willingness to travel and work in different countries. The MSCA promotes global mobility, encouraging researchers to broaden their horizons and collaborate with peers from around the world. This echoes Curie's own journey from Poland to France, where she made her most significant discoveries. Marie Curie's groundbreaking work straddled multiple scientific disciplines, from physics to chemistry and medicine.
We are proud to be part of a program that cherishes the achievements of an outstanding woman. QTOX will be part of making remarkable contributions to the world of research and innovation to create a sustainable future for our and coming generations.
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