Mary Lowe Good is an inorganic chemist who has worked academically, in industrial research and in government. Dr. Good has contributed to the understanding of catalysts such as ruthenium which activate or speed up chemical reactions. She has held high-level positions in the academic, industrial, and government sectors, where she has been a strong proponent of science, science education, and women in science. She has received a number of significant awards including the Garvan–Olin Medal, the Othmer Gold Medal, the Priestley Medal, and the Vannevar Bush Award. She was born on June 20, 1931 in Grapevine, Texas, United States.

Good is a member of the National Academy of Engineering, a past president of the American Chemical Society, a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and a member of the American Institute of Chemists, the Royal Society of Chemistry, and past president of the AAAS. She currently serves on the board of Biogen Idec and the Acxiom Corporation. She received the National Science Foundation’s Distinguished Public Service Award, the Albert Fox Demers Medal Award from Rensaelaer Polytechnic Institute, the American Association for the Advancement of Science Award, the American Institute of Chemists’ Gold Medal, and was chosen Scientist of the Year by Industrial Research and Development magazine.