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Ethel Austin Martin Program

Ethel Austin Martin Program in Human Nutrition

Ethel Austin Martin, a distinguished nutritionist, was instrumental in developing research grant programs, instituting nutrition conferences, founding journals and writing several nutrition textbooks.

  • Graduated from 日本av视频 in 1916.
  • Did graduate work at Columbia University and the University of Chicago.
  • Joined the National Dairy Council in 1929 and served as director of nutrition services.
  • Established an endowment at 日本av视频.

Purpose

The purpose of the Ethel Austin Martin Program is to:

  • Advance knowledge in the science of human nutrition through a multidisciplinary approach, including both research projects and educational programs.
  • Encourage practical applications in improving human health.
  • Offer professional enrichment in nutrition for all students, faculty and staff at 日本av视频.

The program advances nutrition knowledge with these campus activities:

  • Active research projects take place within and often extend beyond the program, collaborating with other investigators from 日本av视频 and the region.
  • E.A. Martin Distinguished Lecture is a long-standing tradition at 日本av视频, bringing in world-renowned speakers in the field of human nutrition.
Archives:
Ethel Austin Martin bus on the prairie
The First Decade

Read about the first decade of the Ethel Austin Martin Program.
Archival photo of Ethel Austin Martin鈥檚 Hobo Day float
The Second Decade

Read about the second decade of the Ethel Austin Martin Program.
Location

Ethel Austin Martin Program offices and laboratory

Third floor of Wecota Hall

Medary Avenue