Background
Willis, Rebecca Lynn was born on December 15, 1947 in Fort Baker, California, United States. Daughter of John Wilfred and Edna Gertrude (Hileman) Irvin.
Willis, Rebecca Lynn was born on December 15, 1947 in Fort Baker, California, United States. Daughter of John Wilfred and Edna Gertrude (Hileman) Irvin.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Southwestern State College, 1970; Doctor of Philosophy in Organic Chemistry, Oklahoma State University, 1974.
Assistant professor of chemistry, Southern Arkansas U., Magnolia, 1974-1988;
associate professor, Southern Arkansas U., Magnolia, since 1988. Visiting professor U. Arkansas for Medical Science, Little Rock, 1990. Grant proposal reviewer National Science Foundation, 1992.
Regional coordinator for toxics public participation program Environmental Protection Agency, Magnolia, 1980-1981.
Member panel Ethyl Corporation Citizen's Advisory Panel, Magnolia, 1991-1992. Member vestry St. James Episcopalian Church, Magnolia, 1990-1992. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Chemical Society (national chemistry week coordinator 1991, chairman Ouachita Valley chapter 1990-1991), Council on Undergraduate Research, Arkansas Academy Science.
Married James FrederickWillis, January 2, 1977. 1 child, Robert Frederick.