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SMART Gals: Ruth Benerito

Science Discovery Museum

Join us as we celebrate Women’s History
Month and learn about women who have made important contributions throughout
history to the fields of science, math and art. Engage in nanotechnology based
activities and discover how chemist Ruth Benerito saved the cotton industry and
revolutionized fashion by inventing wash-and-wear cotton fabrics that are
wrinkle and stain resistant.

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