When was Hélène Langevin-Joliot born?

Hélène Langevin-Joliot was born on 19 September 1927 in 6th arrondissement of Paris.

What positions has Hélène Langevin-Joliot held?

Positions held by Hélène Langevin-Joliot include: president (2004–2012).

Where did Hélène Langevin-Joliot study?

Hélène Langevin-Joliot was educated at ESPCI Paris, PSL University, Science Faculty of Paris.

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Hélène Langevin-Joliot

French physicist

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Hélène Langevin-Joliot is a French nuclear physicist known for her research on nuclear reactions in French laboratories and for being the granddaughter of Marie Skłodowska-Curie and Pierre Curie and the daughter of Irène Joliot-Curie and Frédéric Joliot-Curie, all four of whom have received Nobel Prizes, in Physics or Chemistry. Since retiring from a career in research Hélène has participated in activism centered around encouraging women and girls to participate in STEM fields. Her activism also revolves around promoting greater science literacy for the general public.

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Born: 19 September 1927 wd
Place of birth: 6th arrondissement of Paris wd
Citizenship: France wd
Occupation: physicist, nuclear physicist, writer wd
Political party: French Communist Party wd
Education: ESPCI Paris, PSL University, Science Faculty of Paris wd
Spouse: Michel Langevin wd

Positions held wd

president (2004–2012)

Awards wd

Commander of the Legion of Honour
Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit (2021)
Grand Officer of the National Order of Merit (2015)
Officer of the Legion of Honour

Questions

When was Hélène Langevin-Joliot born?: Hélène Langevin-Joliot was born on 19 September 1927 in 6th arrondissement of Paris.
What positions has Hélène Langevin-Joliot held?: Positions held by Hélène Langevin-Joliot include: president (2004–2012).
Where did Hélène Langevin-Joliot study?: Hélène Langevin-Joliot was educated at ESPCI Paris, PSL University, Science Faculty of Paris.

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