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PBS NewsHour

The life and achievements of chemist Stephanie Kwolek

Season 2024 Episode 78 | 5m 46s

Kevlar is a fiber that’s stronger than steel, and it’s revolutionized everything from military and police body armor to sports equipment. For our “Hidden Histories” series this Women’s History Month, we learn about Stephanie Kwolek, the pioneering researcher who invented Kevlar in 1965.

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