Dava Sobel to Present Lecture on Marie Curie and Women in Science
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Summary
This article announces an upcoming public lecture by Dava Sobel, author of popular history of science books like Longitude and Galileo's Daughter. The event, part of the Lyne Starling Trimble Public Event Series, is titled "At Mme. Curie's Lab: Radioactivity and a Place for Women in Science" and will take place on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, featuring a reception at 5:45pm followed by a lecture and Q&A at 6:30pm.
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· 3 pulledDava Sobel, author of Longitude, Galileo's Daughter, and other highly popular history of science titles
At Mme. Curie's Lab: Radioactivity and a Place for Women in Science
Lyne Starling Trimble Public Event Series
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