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Which medal was Stephanie Kwolek awarded for her discovery?

  • Nobel Prize in Chemistry

  • DuPont company's Lavoisier Medal

  • Fields Medal

  • Copley Medal

Answer

Stephanie Kwolek was awarded the DuPont company's Lavoisier Medal for her discovery of Kevlar. Kevlar is a strong, lightweight synthetic fiber that is used in a variety of applications, including bulletproof vests and body armor. Kwolek's discovery was a major breakthrough in the field of materials science, and she is considered to be one of the most important women in the history of science.
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