Stephanie L. Kwolek

1923–2014 (age 91)

Chemist and inventor

Biography

Stephanie L. Kwolek, born in 1923, was a trailblazing chemist and inventor whose work reshaped modern materials science. She is best remembered for inventing Kevlar, the lightweight, durable fiber that has safeguarded countless lives and revolutionized industries worldwide.

Her passion for discovery and her humble spirit continue to inspire scientists and innovators; she rests at Saint Mary Cemetery.

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