Background
Martin, Truman Glen was born on May 24, 1928 in Wortham, Texas, United States. Son of Reuben Mitchell and Mary Anna (Adams) Martin.
genetics researcher animal sciences educator
Martin, Truman Glen was born on May 24, 1928 in Wortham, Texas, United States. Son of Reuben Mitchell and Mary Anna (Adams) Martin.
Bachelor of Science, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1949. Master of Science, Iowa State University, l95l. Doctor of Philosophy, Iowa State University, 1954.
Assistant professor animal science, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1955-1958; associate professor, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1958-1963; professor, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, since 1963. Consultant Conner Prairie Swine, Noblesville, Indiana, l972-78, Agency for International Development, Portugal, l982-86. Visiting scientist Animal Breeding Research Organisation, Edinburgh, Scotland, l978-79, National Agricultural Research Organisation, Madrid, l985-86.
Member synod council Presbyterian Church, Indianapolis, 1971-1972. Member National council Boy Scouts American, 1981-1985, 90—, commissioner Sagamore council, 1981-1985. Lst lieutenant United States Army, 1951-1953, Korea.
Member American Dairy Science Association, American Society Animal Science, British Society Animal Production, Sigma Xi, Gamma Sigma Delta.
Married Marjorie Warren Folkers, December 22, l950. Children: Glen Warren, Merri Helen, Paul Michael.