November 2004

Martha Chiscon receives Indiana Salute to Women Award

Martha Oakley Chiscon, Professor Emerita of Biological Sciences and Associate Dean of Science Emerita, was the recipient of The Indiana Torchbearer Award for her varied contributions to education. The Award was presented by Maggie Kernan, First Lady of Indiana, at the State’s inaugural Salute to Women Awards, held September 30, 2004, at the Indianapolis Artsgarden, hosted by the Indiana Commission for Women. Governor Kernan’s welcome stated, “Today we honor and recognize the accomplishments of noteworthy Hoosier women whose achievements have contributed to make Indiana a better place in which to live, work and raise a family. Each of you has overcome or removed barriers to equality and serve as an example for other Hoosiers to effect change.”

Dr. Chiscon retired from Purdue in 2000 after many years of service to the Department of Biological Sciences and the School of Science. She received numerous awards over her career for excellence in teaching, service to students, and advocacy for women in science.

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