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From 1988 through 2011, silicon has been an integral part of the author’s career. As she embarks on her career in academe, she recounts how her experiences in industry has shaped her research thrusts and initiatives.

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  1. Fiber and Polymer Science Program, Department of Textile Engineering, Chemistry, and Science, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA

    Julie A. Willoughby

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Willoughby, J.A. Silicones Today. Silicon 3, 153–156 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12633-011-9101-z

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