Publications
Publications
- February 2021 (Revised January 2022)
- HBS Case Collection
Marie Curie: Changing the World
By: Robert Simons and Shirley Sun
Abstract
This case describes the rise of Marie Curie from a poor family in Poland to the pinnacle of scientific fame. The case describes how Curie, as a young woman interested in science, found a way to earn a doctorate at the Sorbonne and perform pathbreaking research on radioactive materials that won her two Nobel Prizes. Students will learn how Marie Curie navigated life’s choices to leave a lasting impact on the world.
Keywords
Science; Research; Personal Characteristics; Mission and Purpose; Success; Work-Life Balance; Higher Education; Personal Development and Career
Citation
Simons, Robert, and Shirley Sun. "Marie Curie: Changing the World." Harvard Business School Case 121-059, February 2021. (Revised January 2022.)