#Stephanie Kwolek

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Stephanie Kwolek was born on July 31, 1923. A Polish-American chemist who is known for inventing Kevlar. Her career at the DuPont company spanned more than 40 years. She discovered the first of a family of synthetic fibers of exceptional strength and stiffness: poly-paraphenylene terephthalamide. For her discovery, Kwolek was awarded the DuPont company's Lavoisier Medal for outstanding technical achievement. As of August 2019, she was the only female employee to have received that honor. In 1995 she became the fourth woman to be added to the National Inventors Hall of Fame.

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Girls Think Of Everything By Catherine Thimmesh

In kitchens and living rooms, in garages and labs and basements, even in converted chicken coops, women and girls have invented ingenious innovations that have made our lives simpler and better. Their creations are some of the most enduring (the windshield wiper) and best loved (the chocolate chip cookie). What inspired these women, and just how did they turn their ideas into realities?

Features women inventors Ruth Wakefield, Mary Anderson, Stephanie Kwolek, Bette Nesmith Graham, Patsy O. Sherman, Ann Moore, Grace Murray Hopper, Margaret E. Knight, Jeanne Lee Crews, and Valerie L. Thomas, as well as young inventors ten-year-old Becky Schroeder and eleven-year-old Alexia Abernathy. Illustrated in vibrant collage by Caldecott Honor artist Melissa Sweet. 

#childrens books #kids books #ruth wakefield #stephanie kwolek #bette nesmith graham #patsy o sherman #ann moore #grace murray hooper

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Let's Hear It for Women Engineers!

Let's celebrate #INWED - International Women in Engineering Day! This is for all the girls out there who dream of cool engineering careers!

23 June is International Women in Engineering Day (#INWED), a day dedicated to highlighting the outstanding work of women engineers and drawing attention to the exciting future career opportunities available to girls. It’s also the day after my upcoming middle-grade novel goes to print. How about a warm welcome for Winifred Weatherby, nineteenth-century girl-genius, inventress, aspiring…

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Happy International Women's Day!

Here are 10 interesting and fun facts about women to celebrate their amazing achievements and contributions:

Brain Power: The two highest recorded IQ scores in history belong to women! While IQ tests can be controversial, it's a fascinating fact nonetheless.

College Champs: Women in the US are earning over 60% of all college degrees. This trend of educational attainment is rising globally.

Early Bloomers: Girls' brains tend to mature 2 years earlier than boys' on average. This can give them advantages in certain areas of learning during childhood and adolescence.

Longevity Leaders: On average, women live 2-5 years longer than men. The reasons for this are complex and likely involve biological and social factors.

Seeing in Color: Some studies suggest women might have a wider range of color vision due to slight genetic variations. This could mean they see a richer and more vibrant world!

Rationality Reigns: There's a theory that women's thicker cerebral cortex contributes to a more rational approach to decision-making.

Masters of Multitasking: Women often excel at multitasking, potentially due to the way their brains are wired to handle multiple streams of information simultaneously.

Pioneering Programmers: The very first computer programmer was a woman named Ada Lovelace, a brilliant mathematician who laid the foundation for modern computing.

Inventors Extraordinaire: Women have invented countless life-changing inventions throughout history, from the windshield wiper (Mary Anderson) to Kevlar (Stephanie Kwolek).

Hidden Talents: The average woman can keep a secret for 47 hours and 15 minutes... though some might argue this fact!

These are just a few of the many interesting facts about women. Remember, women are a diverse group achieving incredible things in all walks of life. Let's celebrate their contributions and strive for a world with equal opportunities for all!

#international women's day #women #lifestyle

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YO YOU GOT ANY COOL WOMAN'S HISTORY FACTS ALSO HISTORY IS POG LIKE I GOT A LECTURE WORTH OF STUFF ABOUT JAMES CAGNEY

Oh my god SO MANY! Where do I even start!! Here is a quick and short rundown of some of my favorite womens history facts:

Women in the military during ww1 and ww2 is one of my favorite subjects. Let's talk about that for a second:

Women served in every branch of the U.S. military throughout both world war 1 and world war 2

Did you know women served in the US Army and as such were stationed in every front of the war during WWII?

Female switchboard operators served in the trenches of France during ww1.

The most feared bombers in ww2 were Russian women flying wooden planes and physically throwing the bombs out

Women were the ones to help break enemy codes

Women helped planned D-Day

Russian snipers were fierce badasses.

We have computers thanks to women. Ada Lovelace, Grace Hopper, Hedy Lamar, etc.

DNA's double helix form was discovered by a woman. Rosalind Franklin.

Women got us to space by performing complex mathematical calculations by hand during launches.

Science Fiction was started by a woman. Mary Shelley.

One of the most fearsome pirates ever was a woman. Ching Shih. She was undefeated and was one of the few pirates who retired.

Hypatia was the last last librarian of the Library of Alexandria and is said to be the first female mathematician

The first female historian was Anna Comnena of the Byzantine empire

Sybil Ludington was a 16 year old girl who joined the famous "Midnight Riders" and rode from Putnam County, New York to Danbury, Connecticut to warn of advancing British troops.

Hatshepsut is the the fifth pharaoh of the Eighteenth Dynasty of Egypt. She was the second historically confirmed female pharaoh, after Sobekneferu

Deborah Sampson was a woman who served in the army during the American Revolution. She disguised herself as a man and served admirably

We wouldn't have airplanes without Katherine Wright who made sure her brothers had everything they needed. She ran their family shop, booked speaking engagements for them, was basically their marketing director and made sure these two idiots didn't die from starvation.

Agent 355 was a female spy in the Culper Ring during the American Revolution.

Virne “Jackie” Mitchell, a pitcher, was the first woman in professional baseball. During an exhibition game, she struck out both Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig.

The first novel. As in the very first novel. Written by a woman. Murasaki Shikibu who wrote the Tale of Genji in 1000 AD

The earliest recorded female physician was Merit Ptah, a doctor in ancient Egypt who lived around 2700 B.C. Many historians believe she may be the first woman recorded by name in the history of all of the sciences, making her achievement all the more impressive

Victoria Woodhull ran for president in 1872.

Julie d’Aubigny was a French bisexual opera-singing sword fighter from 17th-century France. A total badass.

Valentina Tereshkova was the first woman to go in space.

Stephanie Kwolek was an American chemist who invented Kevlar

Lyudmila Pavlichenko is the most successful female sniper in human history. Initially barred entry into the Red Army to due to her sex, Lyudmila would go on to rack up 309 confirmed kills in WWII. Her terrifying skills as a sniper and impressive kill count earned her the nickname “Lady Death” from her German enemies.

Nancy Wake who killed an SS Officer with her bare hands

Khutulun was the great-great-granddaughter of legendary conqueror Genghis Khan. Taught the inner workings of military life by her father, Khutulun became a skilled and powerful warrior. For her marriage, she proposed a challenge: any man that could best her in a wrestling match would have the honor of taking her hand in marriage. If they lost, they would have to give her a horse.

Boudicca was a queen of the Iceni tribe of Celtic Britons, who led an uprising against the conquering forces of the Roman Empire in AD 60 or 61.

Honestly I can go on forever. There are so many amazing and interesting women in history and I can't learn enough about them. This is only a very small list and a condensed version of their stories. I highly recommend looking into each of them more.

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And this right here is what we'd like to call honorable service.

Tap on this 👉link👈 to read about Stephanie Kwolek, the remarkable woman who invented Kevlar.    

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Fun kevlar fact cuz im putting my mittens all over it. It was invented by a woman. Stephanie kwolek is her name. And the reason y its so strong is partially the mix of materials and partially how closely spun together it is on a molecular level ♡

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El 23 de junio es un día muy especial para homenajear a aquellas mujeres que ejercen un rol que ha sido ocupado tradicionalmente por los hombres en el campo de la ingeniería. Se celebra el Día Internacional de la Mujer en la Ingeniería.

Con la promulgación de día se pretende concienciar a nivel internacional, acerca de la importancia de esta profesión ejercida cada vez más por mujeres, constituyendo una notable oportunidad profesional para las futuras generaciones, contribuyendo al desarrollo económico de las sociedades a nivel global.

¿Cómo se originó el Día de las Mujeres Ingenieras?

El Día Internacional de la Mujer en la Ingeniería fue creado por la Women's Engineering Society (WES) en el Reino Unido (año 2014) , con motivo de la celebración de su 95° aniversario.

Debido al auge que ha tomado esta fecha, ha recibido el patrocinio de la UNESCO en el año 2016, distinguiendo anualmente a 50 ingenieras en todo el mundo que se hayan destacado de manera sobresaliente en su profesión. Asimismo, este día adquirió un carácter internacional a partir del año 2017.

Women's Engineering Society (WES)

La Women's Engineering Society (WES) es una sociedad académica profesional creada en el año 1919 en el Reino Unido, después de finalizar la primera Guerra Mundial. Fue la primera sociedad en agrupar a mujeres que desempeñaban trabajos de ingeniería en reemplazo de los hombres que participaron durante el conflicto bélico.

Posteriormente a la culminación de la guerra, muchas mujeres deseaban continuar en el mercado laboral, dando origen a la creación de esta importante sociedad orientada a la capacitación de mujeres, para ocupar puestos de trabajo en el campo de la ingeniería.

Asimismo, ejecutaba acciones dirigidas a lograr la aceptación de mujeres en puestos de trabajo, en una sociedad dominada por los hombres en esa época. En la actualidad agrupa a mujeres de los campos de la ingeniería, científica y tecnológica.

En el año 2019 se inició el proyecto WES Centenary Trail, con motivo de la celebración de su centenario, resaltando de esta manera las historias de mujeres ingenieras con trayectoria histórica.

Mujeres ingenieras que han hecho historia en el mundo

Con motivo de la celebración del Día Internacional de la Mujer en la Ingeniería mencionamos algunas mujeres ingenieras que se han destacado por su profesión y sus aportes a la Sociedad y al mundo:

Elisa Leonida Zamfirescu (Rumania): fue la primera mujer ingeniera en el mundo graduada con honores, en el año 1912. Se dedicó a la investigación de la geología y a la educación.

Emily Roeblin (Estados Unidos): fue la líder técnica en la construcción del Puente de Brooklyn culminado en el año 1883, asumiendo las labores de su esposo al quedar paralítico.

Helen Augusta Blanchard (Estados Unidos): conocida como "Lady Edison" fue la autora de 28 patentes de máquinas de coser, destacándose la máquina de coser en zigzag, creada en el año 1873.

Hedy Lamarr (Estados Unidos): inventó un sistema de comunicaciones a control remoto para el ejército de los Estados Unidos, que sirvió como base para las conexiones de red Bluetooth y Wi-Fi que se manejan en la actualidad.

Stephanie Louise Kwolek (Estados Unidos): creó una fibra de alta resistencia, superior al acero, conocida como Kevlar. Actualmente se utiliza en la elaboración de chalecos antibalas, fuselajes de aviones neumáticos radiales y cables de fibra óptica.

Campaña 2022: Inventoras e Innovadoras

Cada año se selecciona un tema para la campaña y en 2022 se ha elegido el siguiente: "Inventoras e Innovadoras", un tema para elogiar el increíble trabajo de muchas mujeres para mejorar la vida de las personas en muchos lugares del mundo, ser parte de la solución y hacer un mundo mejor.

#Día Internacional de la Mujer en la Ingeniería. #23 junio

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Stephanie Kwolek, a Polish American chemist, transformed material science in 1965 by inventing Kevlar. This super-material, five times stronger than steel, now underpins over 200 applications ranging from bicycle tires, body armor, and frying pans to building construction and musical instruments.

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Tal día como hoy, en 1923, nace Stephanie Kwolek, inventora de la fibra conocida como kevlar.

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Throughout history, there have been countless inventors who have made groundbreaking contributions to science, technology, and society. While some inventors receive widespread recognition and fame for their inventions, others remain underrated and their achievements go unnoticed by the masses. In this article, we will highlight five such inventors who have made remarkable contributions but have not received the recognition they truly deserve. These inventors and their inventions have had a significant impact on various aspects of our lives, yet their names are often overlooked in the annals of history. Join us as we delve into the world of these underrated inventors and explore their extraordinary creations. Prepare to be inspired and discover the hidden gems of innovation that have shaped our modern world. Their inventions have had a lasting impact on society and continue to be used today. Mary Anderson Mary Anderson (1866-1953) was an American inventor and entrepreneur known for her invention of the windshield wiper. Born in Alabama, Anderson grew up with a curiosity for mechanics and inventing. In 1903, while on a trip to New York City, she noticed the inconvenience faced by streetcar drivers who had to open their windows to clear snow and rain from the windshield. Inspired to find a solution, Anderson developed a swinging arm with a rubber blade that could be manually operated from inside the vehicle. Her invention, patented in 1903, laid the foundation for the modern windshield wiper system. Despite filing a patent, Anderson faced challenges in convincing manufacturers to adopt her invention. It wasn't until many years later, after her patent had expired, that windshield wipers became a standard feature in automobiles. Today, her invention is a crucial safety component in vehicles, ensuring clear visibility for drivers in various weather conditions. Mary Anderson's innovative spirit and determination paved the way for advancements in automotive safety and comfort. Her contribution to the field of transportation is significant, yet her name remains relatively unknown compared to other inventors. Nonetheless, her invention continues to play a vital role in enhancing road safety worldwide. Otis Boykin Otis Boykin (1920-1982) was an African American inventor and engineer known for his remarkable contributions to the field of electrical engineering. Born and raised in Texas, Boykin showed an early interest in electronics and pursued a career in the field. One of Boykin's notable inventions was the electrical resistor, which he patented in 1959. His resistor design was more reliable and affordable than existing models, making it widely applicable in various electronic devices. It found use in computers, televisions, radios, and even guided missile systems. Boykin's resistor played a crucial role in improving the performance and efficiency of electronic equipment. Aside from resistors, Boykin also invented other electronic devices and components, including a control unit for pacemakers, a wire precision resistor, and a variable resistor used in TVs and radios. Despite his significant contributions to electrical engineering, Boykin's name remains relatively unknown to the general public. However, his inventions have had a lasting impact on numerous industries and continue to be used today. Boykin's work exemplifies the power of innovation and serves as an inspiration for aspiring inventors in the field of electronics. Stephanie Kwolek Stephanie Kwolek (1923-2014) was an American chemist who is best known for her invention of Kevlar, a strong and lightweight synthetic fiber. Born in Pennsylvania, Kwolek developed a passion for chemistry at an early age and pursued a career in the field. In 1965, while working as a chemist at DuPont, Kwolek discovered a unique polymer solution that exhibited exceptional strength and stiffness. This discovery led to the development of Kevlar, a fiber that is five times stronger than steel but significantly lighter.

Kevlar possesses remarkable resistance to impact, heat, and abrasion, making it highly useful in a wide range of applications. Initially developed for use in tires, Kevlar found its true potential in personal protective equipment. It became widely used in manufacturing bulletproof vests, helmets, and other body armor for military, law enforcement, and civilian applications. Kwolek's invention revolutionized the field of protective gear, saving countless lives and reducing injuries in high-risk situations. For her contributions, Kwolek received numerous accolades and awards, including the National Medal of Technology and the Perkin Medal. Her work in developing Kevlar not only had a significant impact on the field of materials science but also played a crucial role in enhancing personal safety and security worldwide. Stephanie Kwolek's groundbreaking invention of Kevlar stands as a testament to her innovative spirit and dedication to improving lives. Her legacy continues to inspire scientists and engineers to push the boundaries of materials technology for the betterment of society. Chester Carlson Chester Carlson (1906-1968) was an American physicist and inventor who is best known for his invention of xerography, the process that revolutionized document reproduction. Born in Seattle, Washington, Carlson had a passion for science and technology from a young age. In the 1930s, Carlson faced the tedious task of copying documents by hand, which inspired him to develop an automated method for duplication. After years of experimentation and refinement, he invented xerography, a dry copying process that uses electrostatics to reproduce images and text. In 1938, Carlson successfully obtained a patent for his invention and founded the Haloid Company (which later became Xerox Corporation) to further develop and commercialize xerography. However, it wasn't until the 1960s that xerographic technology gained widespread acceptance and became a ubiquitous tool in offices worldwide. Carlson's invention of xerography revolutionized the document duplication industry. It offered a quick, efficient, and relatively low-cost method of reproducing documents, eliminating the need for messy liquid toners and chemical processes. Xerography played a significant role in advancing office productivity, communication, and the dissemination of information. Despite the immense impact of xerography, Carlson's name remains relatively unknown compared to the success of the company he co-founded. However, his invention laid the foundation for the development of modern photocopying technology and paved the way for subsequent advancements in printing and imaging. Chester Carlson's pioneering work in xerography has had a profound and lasting impact on how we reproduce and share information. His invention transformed the way documents are copied, making him a true innovator in the field of office technology. Marion Donovan Marion Donovan (1917-1998) was an American inventor and entrepreneur who made significant contributions to the baby care industry. Born in Indiana, Donovan had a knack for innovation and problem-solving. In the late 1940s, Donovan became frustrated with the traditional cloth diapers that were leaky, uncomfortable, and time-consuming to wash. Determined to find a better solution, she developed the "Boater," a waterproof diaper cover made from a shower curtain. The Boater incorporated snaps for a better fit and elasticized leg openings to prevent leaks. Donovan's invention offered a more convenient and hygienic alternative to traditional cloth diapers. Donovan faced initial resistance from manufacturers who doubted the market potential of her invention. Undeterred, she started her own company and began producing and selling the Boater herself. Eventually, she sold the rights to her invention to a major consumer products company, which introduced the first disposable diaper based on Donovan's design. Donovan's innovative contributions to baby care didn't end there.

She later developed the first disposable diaper with an absorbent pad, addressing the issue of leakage further. Her inventions and advancements laid the foundation for the disposable diaper industry as we know it today. Although Marion Donovan's inventions transformed the baby care industry, she often remains overlooked in comparison to other inventors. Nevertheless, her groundbreaking work significantly improved the lives of parents and babies worldwide, providing greater convenience and comfort in childcare. Donovan's legacy as an inventor and entrepreneur continues to inspire innovation in the field of baby products.

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Stephanie Kwolek was born on July 31, 1923. A Polish-American chemist who is known for inventing Kevlar. Her career at the DuPont company spanned more than 40 years. She discovered the first of a family of synthetic fibers of exceptional strength and stiffness: poly-paraphenylene terephthalamide. For her discovery, Kwolek was awarded the DuPont company's Lavoisier Medal for outstanding technical achievement. As of August 2019, she was the only female employee to have received that honor. In 1995 she became the fourth woman to be added to the National Inventors Hall of Fame.

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Dr. Patricia Bath

"eyesight is a basic human right."

🔹 The first African American to complete a residency in ophthalmology in 1973.

🔹 In 1975, she became the first female faculty member in the Department of Ophthalmology at UCLA's Jules Stein Eye Institute.

🔹In 1976, she co-founded the American Institute for the Prevention of Blindness.

🔹 In 1986, she invented the Laserphaco Probe, improving treatment for cataract patients.

🔹 In 1988, she became the first African American female doctor to receive a medical patent.

🔹 In 1993, Bath retired from her position at the UCLA Medical Center and became an honorary member of its medical staff.

🔹 She was named a "Howard University Pioneer in Academic Medicine." in 1993

Read her amazing story: https://www.biography.com/scientists/patricia-bath

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Stephanie Kwolek

🔹Earned a Chemistry degree from Margaret Morrison Carnegie College in 1946.

🔹Specialized in developing low-temperature processes for finding petroleum-based synthetic fibers of incredible strength and rigidity at DuPont Company.

🔹in 1965, She discover that under certain conditions, large numbers of polyamide molecules line up in parallel to form cloudy liquid crystalline solutions.

🔹This discovery led for the invention of industrial fibers that today protect and save thousands of lives. Most notable among these is Kevlar®, used in bullet proof vests, spacecrafts, helmets.

🔹She headed polymer research at DuPont's Pioneering Lab until her retirement in 1986.

🔹In 1994, she was inducted in the National Inventors Hall of Fame

🔹In 1999, she was awarded with both the National Medal of Technology and the Perkin Medal.

Read more of her amazing story: https://www.acs.org/education/whatischemistry/women-scientists/stephanie-kwolek.html

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Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson - she was one of the first two Black American women to receive a doctorate in physics in the U.S and the first to receive a doctorate from M.I.T.

She was elected a fellow of the American Physical Society for her work in the interactions of electrons on liquid helium films. She was the first Black American woman to serve on the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

She organized the MIT's Black Student Union promoting to increase the number of black students entering MIT.

She was President of the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

She was recognized to demonstrate the capability of women and minorities to join the leadership ranks in science and technology, education and public policy. Time magazine has called her "perhaps the ultimate role model for women in science" .

Source: National Women's Hall of Fame

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Joyce Banda is a Malawian politician who served as the President of Malawi from 2012 to 2014. She was the first female president in Malawi and the second in Africa. Mrs Banda is also a philanthropist and advocate for women's rights.

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Zareen Niazi is a true champion for women's education, leading the Zarina Shamim Trust towards a world where every woman has access to quality education.

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Today @TheKingCenter is honoring #LeymahGbowee. Join us this #WomensHistoryMonth as we honor women that have made an #impact on our #WorldHouse.

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Ruth Carter is the first Black woman to win two Academy Awards. She is also the first Black woman to ever win an award for Best Costume Design. #Oscars ✊🏿

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Huddle Up! Today's #WomensHistoryMonth Spotlight: Simone Biles

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Mosunmola Abudu popularly known as MO Abudu is a Nigerian media mogul, Philanthropist and former human resources management consultant.

She has been described by @forbes as Africa's Most Successful Woman and rated as 25 Most Powerful Women in Global Television by The Holywood Reporter.

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Muitas mulheres marcaram a história com suas grandes invenções e merecem ser lembradas e reconhecidas por suas inovações e atos de coragem!  Reunimos 5 grandes inventoras que abriram o caminho para que muitas outras pudessem vir. Arraste para o lado e confira!  E lembre-se: lugar de mulher é onde ela quiser, e as mulheres podem - e devem! - conquistar o mundo.  Carrossel com sete telas trazendo 5 invenções incríveis feitas por mulheres. 1 - Comunicação sem fio, inventada pela Hedy Lamarr; 2 - Colete à prova de balas, inventado por Stephanie Kwolek; 3 - Cinema 3D, inventado por Valerie L. Thomas; 4 - Bote salva-vidas, criado por Maria Beasley; 5 - GPS, criado por Gladys West. O carrossel se encerra com a seguinte pergunta: “Qual dessas inventoras você conhecia?”

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We’re excited to announce that tonight, February 24, Hagley, in partnership with Clark Atlanta University and Bloomfield College, will be premiering Dr. Wesley Memeger, Jr., Science Into Art, a special documentary chronicling the life of Dr. Wesley Memeger, Jr.

Memeger was a long-time DuPont chemist at the Pioneering Research Laboratory. He began working for DuPont’s Pioneering Research Laboratory in 1964 and continued his career there until his retirement in 1997. His research enabled the company to streamline the production of Kevlar, a synthetic fiber developed at DuPont by Stephanie Kwolek in 1965, by discovering a faster polymerization process to help scale for industrial production. Memeger and his wife, a fiber artist, are also accomplished artists, with Memeger’s work taking inspiration from the geometric shapes found in molecular compounds.  

The 40-minute documentary covers Memeger’s career and his own personal history. He discusses his childhood as son and grandson of farmers in St. Augustine during the Jim Crow era, the role of his two African American chemistry professors at Clark College, an HBCU, in contributing to his success as a scientist, and addresses the challenges of being a one of the DuPont’s company’s first Black scientists with a doctorate in chemistry during the civil rights era. His reflections on his remarkable career are the first of what Hagley hopes will be a number of oral history interviews with Black pioneers in the STEM professions in the Delaware area.

The documentary will premiere on YouTube at 7 p.m. EST on our YouTube channel and on this website on February 24 and will be hosted by Dr. Jeanne Nutter, Professor of Media Communications at Bloomfield College and an award-winning oral historian. We hope you can join us to celebrate Memeger's many accomplishments spanning his career at DuPont.

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You have probably heard about various well-known inventors like, for example, Galileo who invented the telescope, Bell the telephone, and Benz the automobile, however, did you hear about two quite famous female inventors called Stephanie Kwolek and Grace Hopper? Well, if the answer is no, you should know that one of them developed a compiler for PC programming, InventHelp Inventors while the second one created Kevlar – a substance that is 5x tougher than steel and that is used for manufacturing bullets!

 But, besides these two female inventors, there are literally thousands of others that a lot of people know nothing about. And, if you want to learn more about these powerful women who helped shape the world, this article might help you. The text below will feature a list of the most famous female inventors from around the globe. Let’s take a closer look at the list.

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