In a world where women were not allowed proper education and the same opportunities as men, Marie Curie overcame poverty and heartache while growing up in Poland. When she arrived in Paris at age 24, she had a plan and a dream. Although she would face hardships and prejudice, she would go on to solve one of science's unseen and important mysteries. Her drive and curiosity would carry her and show the world the power of determination, setting the stage for future generations of women in science who also have a dream to change the world