The remarkable life of Marie Curie and the women scientists she inspired — with Dava Sobel
Marie Curie is arguably the most famous scientist in history, for her breakthroughs in the field of radioactivity. But Curie also redefined what was possible for women in science, inspiring generations to follow her. Dava Sobel's 2025 For Future Reference Lecture A woman's word (about science) was recorded at the State Library of Victoria. Speakers Dava Sobel Author, The Elements of Marie Curie: How the Glow of Radium Lit a Path for Women in Science and many more Belinda Smith (host) Award-winning science journalist, Host, Labnotes, ABC Radio National
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Marie Curie is arguably the most famous scientist in history, for her breakthroughs in the field of radioactivity. But Curie also redefined what was possible for women in science, inspiring generations to follow her.
Dava Sobel's 2025 For Future Reference Lecture A woman's word (about science) was recorded at the State Library of Victoria.
Speakers
Dava SobelAuthor, The Elements of Marie Curie: How the Glow of Radium Lit a Path for Women in Science and many more
Belinda Smith (host)
Award-winning science journalist, Host, Labnotes, ABC Radio National