Marie Curie (1867- 1934) was one of the most important women scientists in history, and she was one of the most influential scientists--man or woman--of the 20th century. Curie postulated that radiation wasan atomic property, a discovery that has led to significant scientific developments since. She was also the first person to use the term“radioactivity.” Her perseverance led to the discovery of two newelements, polonium and radium. This combination of creativity andperseverance netted her two