Martha C. Hawes
Sep 17, 1952 - Jan 29, 2025September 17, 1952 - January 29, 2025
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Martha C. Hawes
Sep 17, 1952 - Jan 29, 2025September 17, 1952 - January 29, 2025
Place of birth
Owensboro, Kentucky
Education
Graduated from Daviess County High School (1970), received a B.S. in Biology from Centre College (1974), M.S. (1980) and Ph.D. (1982) in Plant Pathology from the University of Kentucky
Career
Joined the faculty in Plant Pathology at the University of Arizona in 1986, retired as a professor in 2017
Marriage
Married Hans Van Etten on August 11, 1990
Achievements
Received the Pelton Award in 2012 from the Botanical Society of America, pioneer in work with border cells and nonsurgical methods to treat scoliosis
Hobbies
Loved wood carving, had a special place for all creatures and animals
Philanthropy
Donated land to expand the Tucson Mountain Park in 2016
Final wish
"Save the Planet"
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Born on September 17, 1952
Owensboro, Kentucky