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“[At DuPont,] I was very fortunate that I worked under men who were very much interested in making discoveries and inventions. They were very much interested in what they were doing, and they left me alone. And I was able to experiment on my own, and I found this very stimulating. It appealed to the creative person in me.”

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Stephanie Kwolek

Stephanie Kwolek was a renowned chemist known for her contributions to polymer science. She is most famous for inventing Kevlar fiber, which is widely used in bulletproof vests and other safety equipment. Born on July 31, 1923, she passed away on June 18, 2014. more

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