QUESTION FROM MENTEE KATHERINE D. IN REGION V:
I am interested in fashion and technology. In order to combine these two interests, I want to get involved in creating new cutting edge synthetic materials and fabric with better characteristics such and comfort, wearability, stiffness, softness, and look. How could I begin such a career? Where would I start? And what do I need to know?

Answer from mentor Deborah Grubbe. To read Deborah's bio. click here.

Katherine.......outside of a degree in textile science, you can get a
degree in mechanical or chemical engineering and join a company like DuPont
that invented Nylon, Lycra(R), Kevlar(R), Nomex(R), Sorona(R), Sontara(R)
and Tyvek(R). My personal bias is that an engineering degree is more
flexible. Outside of DuPont, much of the fibers creation business is
moving offshore to other companies, primarily in Asia. Hope this is
helpful!