Anna Isabel Mulford, PhD

The first student to earn a Ph.D. at Washington University in St. Louis

(1848 – 1943)

A botanist and teacher

The first student to earn a Ph.D. at Washington University in St. Louis

She discovered several new plant species. At least 3 new species were named in her honor including Astragalus mulfordiae or Mulford’s milkvetch

Alma mater

Vassar College

Washington University in St. Louis