Marie Curie and Public Histories of Science 📚🔬
Join Sarah Dry, historian of science and author, as she presents the revised edition of her work on Marie Curie. This seminar explores Curie’s scientific achievements, her personal struggles, and her representation in public histories of science.
What to expect:
- 🧪 Insights into Curie’s pioneering work in radioactivity and her dual Nobel Prize achievements
- 👩‍👧 Exploration of her life beyond science: motherhood, grief, and resilience in the face of public scrutiny
- 📖 A reframing of Curie’s legacy, moving beyond the iconic solitary image to a dynamic, engaged figure