Mary Louisa Willard

Mary Louisa Willard
Born(1898-05-19)May 19, 1898
DiedApril 17, 1993(1993-04-17) (aged 94)
Alma mater
Scientific career
Fields
InstitutionsPennsylvania State University

Mary Louisa Willard (May 19, 1898 – April 17, 1993) was internationally recognized for her work in microscopy and forensic science. She began working at Pennsylvania State University as an assistant in 1921, and retired as professor emerita in 1964. She assisted law enforcement officers throughout her career and after her formal retirement, often without pay.