Stephanie Kwolek Height, Weight, Religion, Net Worth, Age, Biography

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Stephanie Kwolek (Stephanie Louise Kwolek)

Last Updated: 30 Jul, 2023 | Views: 933

Age: 90

Profession: Scientist

Other Profession(s): Writer, Inventor, Chemist, Jazz Guitarist

Famous For: Inventor of Kevlar

Higher Education: BS degree in chemistry

Stephanie Kwolek Religion, Birthday, Age

Date of Birth

31 Jul, 1923 (90 Years 10 Months 18 Days)

Birth Country

United States

Birth State/Province

Pennsylvania

Birth District

Pittsburgh

Birth Sign

Leo

Religion

Catholicism

Nationalities

American

Died on

18 Jun, 2014

Cause of Death

Brief Illness

Stephanie Kwolek Early life, Education, Career, Awards, Achievements, Controversy, Unknown Facts

About (Profile/Biography):
Stephanie Louise Kwolek was born on July 31, 1923 and died on June 18, 2014. She was a Polish-American chemist. Upon retiring from DuPont in 1986, Kwolek was a research associate. In addition to serving on the National Research Council and the National Academy of Sciences, she consulted for DuPont during her last years.
Stephanie Kwolek Education:
• 1946: Bachelor of Science degree from Margaret Morrison Carnegie College (Carnegie Mellon University)
Stephanie Kwolek Career:
Stephanie Kwolek Discovery of Kevlar:
• Kwolek's most significant contribution to the field of chemistry was the development of Kevlar, a high-strength synthetic fiber.
Stephanie KwolekCareer at DuPont:
• Kwolek joined DuPont in 1946 after completing her undergraduate studies in chemistry.
• She initially worked as a research chemist in the company's textile fibers department.
• Her work on Kevlar was a standout achievement that revolutionized the materials industry.
Stephanie KwolekContinued Impact:
• Beyond Kevlar, Kwolek made other significant contributions to the field of chemistry and materials science.
• She holds over 17 patents and was involved in research related to other high-performance fibers and polymers.
• Her work helped advance the understanding of liquid crystalline polymers and their applications.
Stephanie KwolekMentoring and Advocacy:
• Throughout her career, Kwolek was an advocate for encouraging young people, particularly women, to pursue careers in science and technology.
Stephanie Kwolek Awards:
• DuPont company's Lavoisier Medal
• 1980: Chemical Pioneer Award
• 1995: National Inventors Hall of Fame
• 1996: IRI Achievement Award
• 1997: Perkin Medal
• 2003: National Women's Hall of Fame
• 2001: Carnegie Mellon University