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Stephanie Louise Kwolek (/ ˈkwoʊlɛk /; July 31, 1923 – June 18, 2014) was a Polish-American chemist best known for inventing Kevlar (poly-paraphenylene terephthalamide). Her career at the DuPont company spanned more than 40 years. [1][2] For her discovery, Kwolek was awarded the DuPont company's Lavoisier Medal for outstanding technical ...
Children. Norma and Albert Jr. Marie Van Brittan Brown (October 30, 1922 – February 2, 1999) was an American nurse, her husband Albert L. Brown, an electronics technician. In 1966 they invented an audio-visual home security system [1][2] That same year they applied for a patent for their security system. It was granted three years later in 1969.
Kevlar (para-aramid) [2] is a strong, heat-resistant synthetic fiber, related to other aramids such as Nomex and Technora. Developed by Stephanie Kwolek at DuPont in 1965, [3][2][4] the high-strength material was first used commercially in the early 1970s as a replacement for steel in racing tires.
Marie Boivin (1773–1841), pelvimeter, vaginal speculum. Herminie Cadolle (1845–1926), brassiere. Madame Clicquot Ponsardin (1777–1866), Champagne riddling. Marie Harel (1761–1844), Camembert cheese. Martine Kempf (born 1951), voice activation system. Géraldine Le Meur (born 1972), digital innovation.
A former Playboy model killed herself and her 7-year-old son after jumping from a hotel in Midtown New York City on Friday morning. The New York Post reports that 47-year-old Stephanie Adams ...
Wife of Senator J. Allen Frear Jr., member of the Senate Ladies Red Cross Unit [115] Sallie Topkis Ginns (1880–1976) 1983 Member of the National Woman's Party, suffragist [116] [115] Edith Jackson Newton (1905–1996) 1983 Educator [115] Cecile Long Steele (1900–1940) 1983 Pioneer of Delaware's broiler chicken industry [115] Vera Gilbride Davis
Stephanie Kwolek (1923–2014), chemist who is known for inventing Kevlar Richard Lankford (1914–2003), U.S. Congressman Jennifer Leigh (born 1983), professional poker player
Howard N. Potts Medal. The Howard N. Potts Medal was one of The Franklin Institute Awards for science and engineering award presented by the Franklin Institute of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is named for Howard N. Potts. The first Howard N. Potts Medal was awarded in 1911 but was merged in 1991, along with other Franklin Institute historical ...