Marie Curie is recognized as the first woman to receive a Nobel Prize in Chemistry, awarded in 1911 for her pioneering work on radioactivity. Her groundbreaking research laid the foundation for modern nuclear physics and chemistry. Curie’s discovery of the elements polonium and radium significantly advanced scientific understanding, influencing both medical and technological fields. Despite facing numerous challenges as a female scientist in a predominantly male field, her achievements paved the way for future generations of women in science. Curie ultimately won two Nobel Prizes, cementing her legacy as a trailblazer in both chemistry and physics.