Stephanie L. Kwolek
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Summary
Stephanie L. Kwolek was born on July 31, 1923[1], in New Kensington[2]. She died on June 18, 2014[3], in Wilmington[4]. She worked as a chemist[5] and inventor[6]. She ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,258 views/month, #7,027 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Saint Mary Cemetery[8]
- Country of citizenship: United States[9], Poland[10]
- Field of work: organic chemistry[11]
- Employer: DuPont[12]
- Educated at: Margaret Morrison Carnegie College[13], Massey University[14]
- Award received: Howard N. Potts Medal[15], Perkin Medal[16], National Medal of Technology and Innovation[17], Lemelson–MIT Prize[18], National Women's Hall of Fame[19], Hall of Fame of Delaware Women[20], National Inventors Hall of Fame[21], Lavoisier Medal for Lifetime Technical Achievement[22], Chemical Pioneer Award[23], IRI Achievement Award[24], Women in Technology Hall of Fame[25], ACS Award for Creative Invention[26]
- Member of: National Academy of Engineering[27]
- Sex or gender: female[28]
- Commons category: Stephanie Kwolek[29]
- Family name: Kwolek[30]
- Given name: Stephanie[31], Louise[32]
- Described at URL: https://herlegacymatters.de/beruehmte-frauen/stephanie-kwolek-erfinderin-von-kevlar/[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Polish[34]
- Name in kana: ステファニー・クオレク[35]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4[36]
- Oral history at: Science History Institute[37]
Why It Matters
Stephanie L. Kwolek has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] She is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
FAQs
Where was Stephanie L. Kwolek born?
Stephanie L. Kwolek's place of birth was New Kensington[2].
Where did Stephanie L. Kwolek die?
Stephanie L. Kwolek passed away in Wilmington[4].
What did Stephanie L. Kwolek do for work?
Stephanie L. Kwolek worked as a chemist[5] and inventor[6].
Where did Stephanie L. Kwolek go to school?
Stephanie L. Kwolek was educated at Margaret Morrison Carnegie College[13] and Massey University[14].
What awards did Stephanie L. Kwolek receive?
Honors received include Howard N. Potts Medal[15], Perkin Medal[16], National Medal of Technology and Innovation[17], and Lemelson–MIT Prize[18].