Stephanie Kwolek
An American chemist who invented Kevlar, a high-strength synthetic fiber used in bulletproof vests and other applications.
Most quoted
"My greatest satisfaction comes from seeing my invention used in ways I never imagined. From space exploration to protecting first responders – quite a journey for a humble polymer."
— from Speech
"The beauty of a new material isn't just in its strength or utility, but in the elegant simplicity of its molecular structure, a testament to nature's inherent design."
— from Interview/Speech
"They called it a 'happy accident.' I called it 'years of meticulous research meeting a moment of brilliant insight.' But 'happy accident' sounds catchier, I suppose."
— from Interview
All quotes by Stephanie Kwolek (401)
I hope I have inspired other women to go into chemistry and make their own discoveries.
Contemporaries of Stephanie Kwolek
Other Inventions born within 50 years of Stephanie Kwolek (1923–2014).