Thursday, March 12, 2026

STEM (part 3) - How to Study like Marie Curie

 


Marie Curie was phenomenal.

She was a renowned scientist in the late 19th to early 20th century, an era when it was difficult for women to pursue these fields. Yet, not only was she the first woman to be awarded the Nobel Prize, but also awarded it in two different scientific fields, Physics and Chemistry. To date, no one else has accomplished that. 

What was the secret to her genius?

Here are some tips any of us can follow to pursue excellence in our chosen field of study:



https://youtu.be/ebtrQmOFub4?si=nBqHksyTzxA_sMct


In a nutshell:

(1) Cultivate an Obsession with Why?
(2) Embrace Ruthless Persistence
(3) Learn in Experiment Mode
(4) Insist on Precision
(5) Keep a Lab Notebook for Your Brain

Genius isn't a gift...it is built. 

Now take on the world!


For more information about Marie Curie: Biography 

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Photo: Marie Curie/wikipedia