Martha Christensen

Background

Christensen, Martha was born on January 4, 1932 in Ames, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Leo Martin and Eva (Patterson) Christensen.

Education

Bachelor of Science, U. Nebraska, 1953; Master of Science, University of Wisconsin, 1956; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Wisconsin, 1960.

Career

High school science teacher, Ralston (Nebraska) Public Schools, 1953-1954; research associate, University of Wisconsin Department Botany, Madison, 1960-1962; assistant professor, U. Wyoming Department Botany, 1963-1968; associate professor, U. Wyoming Department Botany, 1968-1976; professor, U. Wyoming Department Botany, 1976-1989; professor emerita, U. Wyoming Department Botany, since 1989.

Achievements

• Martha Christensen has been listed as a noteworthy Mycologist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Ecological Society American, British Mycological Society, Mycological Society American (president 1987-1988).

Connections

Father:

Leo Martin Christensen

Mother:

Eva (Patterson) Christensen