Born in Paris in 1897, daughter of Marie and Pierre Curie. Raised by grandfather Eugene, who taught her nature and politics. Lost father Pierre in 1906, took over mother's scientific work
Born in Philadelphia in 1928 to Eastern European Jewish parents. Parents supported her passion for science from early childhood. Graduated from Vassar College as only female astronomy major. Earned master's and PhD degrees from Cornell and Georgetown University
Born in Warsaw in 1867 as Marya Sklodowska, youngest of five children. Lost mother to tuberculosis in 1878, which deeply affected her. Became governess to support sister's medical school in Paris. Graduated from Sorbonne in 1894, earning Alexandrovitch Scholarship
Born in 1875 in Titel, Serbia, to a wealthy family. Excelling in physics and mathematics, received 'Brilliant' evaluations. Entered Swiss Polytechnic in 1896, becoming second woman to complete full program. Failed diploma exams in 1900, pregnant and Albert's parents rejected her
Born in Tehran in 1977, Maryam initially struggled in math. Won Iranian National Olympiad awards in high school. Survived bus accident in 1998, becoming first Iranian survivor. Graduated from Sharif University of Technology in 1999. Earned Ph.D. from Harvard University in 2004
Born in Warsaw in 1867 as Maria Sklodowska, fifth child of Polish teachers. Studied at Sorbonne Faculty of Sciences in Paris from 1891. Met Pierre Curie in 1894, married in 1895, had two daughters