Of Note

When you hear the name Milliken, what comes to mind? Perhaps it's carpets, rugs, and flooring, or maybe its dedicated commitment to sustainability and responsibility? Regardless, as a global, multi-market company, magic is happening behind the scenes—and Principal Scientist, Mary Mason, is the master magician and silent innovator behind it. Spearheading Milliken's chemical division, Mary specializes in polymeric non-settling colorants that enhance the products we use every day. Not only does Mary work with colorants, but she develops innovative processes to test experiments. Mary shares what led her to a career in chemical research and how her passions developed as a young child still live in her today.