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Lemelson Center: Innovative Lives: Stephanie Kwolek and Kevlar, the Wonder Fiber

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Smithsonian site features Stephanie Kwolek, the inventor of kevlar. Learn about her famous discovery and the road she took to get there. Contains links to read more about women inventors.

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kevlar, synthetic polymers, women scientists, smithsonian: innovative lives: stephanie kwolek and kevlar, the wonder fiber, bullet-proof material, famous women inventor, life-saving invention
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Classroom Considerations
  • Knovation Readability Score: 3 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
  • The intended use for this resource is Instructional