Thomas L. Martin

Thomas L. Martin (November 21, 1885 – June 16, 1958) was a renowned soil agronomist. He was a professor at Brigham Young University (BYU) and became the Dean of the College of Applied Sciences.

Early life and education Thomas "Tommy" Lysons Martin was born in Lancashire, England

After three years at the Academy, in 1915 to obtain his doctorate degree. After one year, Martin was out of money and took a job as a principal at Emery Academy in Castledale, Utah, returning to Cornell the following year. He graduated in 1919 with a PhD in soils.

Career After obtaining his PhD, Martin got a job as a teacher at Millard Academy in Hinckley, Utah.

Martin wrote the book Decomposition of Green Manures at Different Stages of Growth. He was also a featured speaker at many agronomy conventions throughout his career.

Awards and recognition Martin was awarded the BYU Distinguished Services Award in 1940. In 1950, Martin was one of the most successful teachers of agriculture as noted by the American Society of Agronomy. He was also awarded the Karl G. Maeser Distinguished Teaching Award from BYU in 1958. The university dedicated the Thomas L. Martin Building after him, which is now known as the "MARB." Martin was also featured in American Men of Science and Who's Who in American Education.

Personal life His wife, Hattie, died in 1950, and Martin left teaching to go on an eight-week trip to Hawaii due to his grief; however, he returned after only three weeks. In 1952, Martin later married Irma Patch. He died in Provo. on June 16, 1958.