International Day of Women and Girls in Science
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This United Nations day promotes equal opportunities for women and girls in science. It brings researchers' achievements into view and encourages young people to see scientific curiosity as something they can turn into a career, regardless of gender.
How it is celebrated: universities, museums and research organisations host talks, hands-on activities and meetings with scientists. Mentoring events introduce girls to research careers, while discussions examine the barriers women encounter along the way.
Marie Curie was the first person to receive two Nobel Prizes. She earned them in two different scientific fields: physics and chemistry.