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Inspiring the Next Generation

At Kuraray America, inspiring the next generation means creating opportunities for students and emerging professionals to see what is possible in science, engineering, manufacturing, and innovation. Through stories from our engineers and women in science and engineering, this page highlights the people, experiences, and career paths that help shape the future of our industry.

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Verónica Pérez Guevara At the Intersection of Safety and Innovation

Jaylynn Walker A Journey from Engineering to Data Innovation


Anita Jones Data-Driven Leadership & Real-World Impact at KAI

Xiaonan “Coco” Singer On Applied Polymer Science & Customer Impact at KAI


Andrea Cavalier On Legacy Voice/International Day of Women and Girls


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Andrew Erchinger Driving Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence at Kuraray America

Jacqueline Unzueta Turning Engineering Fundamentals into Real-World Impact at Kuraray America


Shelly Womack Engineering with Purpose and Real-World Impact at Kuraray America

Forrest Sloan VECTRAN™ Performance and Engineering for Critical Applications at Kuraray America


Richard Jackson Rising Stars: Engineering the Next Century of Innovation at Kuraray