Mary Lura Sherrill

Mary Lura Sherrill
Mary Lura Sherrill
Born(1888-07-14)July 14, 1888
DiedOctober 27, 1968(1968-10-27) (aged 80)
CitizenshipAmerican
Alma materRandolph-Macon Women's College, University of Chicago
AwardsGarvan-Olin Medal (1947)
Scientific career
FieldsChemistry
InstitutionsRandolph-Macon Women's College, North Carolina College for Women, Mount Holyoke College

Mary Lura Sherrill (July 14, 1888 October 27, 1968) was recognized for her achievements in chemical research, particularly the synthesis of antimalarial compounds, and for her teaching at Mount Holyoke College. In 1947, she received the Garvan Medal, an award for women in chemistry.