Stephanie Kwolek Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, DOB(Famous Birthday), Family, Husband, Net Worth

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