Louise Reed Stowell (née , Reed; December 23, 1850 – February 2, 1932) was an American scientist, microscopist, author, and editor. She was the University of Michigan's first woman teacher (1877–89), and the first woman appointed on District of Columbia Public Schools (appointed by President Grover Cleveland). She also served on the Board for the Girls' Reform School for District of Columbia. Stowell died in 1932.