Maria Skłodowska-Curie commemorated on the map of New York

A street in Manhattan has been named after Marie Skłodowska-Curie, marking 105 years since her first visit to New York. The plaque is located at East 66th Street and York Avenue, near Rockefeller University. Consul General Mateusz Sakowicz highlighted her role as a barrier breaker and inspiration for women worldwide. Journalist Martyna Wojciechowska, the event's guest of honor, emphasized Skłodowska-Curie's pioneering achievements, including being the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the only person to win in two scientific fields. She noted that Skłodowska-Curie opened doors for future generations, encouraging everyone to push their horizons.