Martha Annie Whiteley
Martha Annie Whiteley | |
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| Born | 11 November 1866 Chelsea, London, England |
| Died | 24 May 1956 (aged 89) London, England |
| Alma mater | Royal College of Science |
| Awards | D.Sc. from the University of London and OBE in 1920 |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Chemistry |
| Institutions | Imperial College |
| Doctoral advisor | William A. Tilden |
| Doctoral students | Edith Hilda Usherwood |
Martha Annie Whiteley, OBE FCS (11 November 1866 – 24 May 1956) was an English chemist and mathematician. She was instrumental in advocating for women's entry into the Chemical Society, and was best known for her dedication to advancing women's equality in the field of chemistry. She is identified as one of the Royal Society of Chemistry's 175 Faces of Chemistry.