SciTech Faculty - Ashley Martin, III

Ashley M. Martin, III earned his B.S. degree in Physics and Mathematics at Memphis State University (1965) and his Ph.D. in Experimental Nuclear Physics from Florida State University (1971). The doctorate included research done on the Florida State University Tandem Van DeGraff accelerator and on the cyclotron at Oak Ridge National Laboratories in Knoxville, Tenn. After graduate school, Martin taught for 10 years (1970-1979) at Athens State College in Athens, Ala. At Athens, Martin taught all of the courses for Physics majors and Math courses up through calculus. While at Athens College, Martin also did contract research for Marshall Space Flight Center. This research involved Holographic Non-Destructive testing of the shuttle engine. In the summer of 1974 and again in the summer of 1975, Martin received the NASA/ASEE summer faculty fellowship to work on Holographic applications for MSFC. Martin began teaching at Fairmont State in the fall of 1979. At FS, Martin has taught most of the Physics courses required for Physics single teaching field, General Studies Physical Science Physics, Technical Mathematics, Intermediate Algebra and College Algebra. Martin became a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and was initiated at Grafton Elks 308 in 1994. He has served the local lodge as Chaplain, 1st and 2nd Vice President, CEO (Exalted Ruler) and as Secretary since April 1, 2000. He serves the West Virginia Elks Association as Webmaster, District Scholarship Chairman and as 3rd Vice President. He has served the National (Grand Lodge) as District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler. Martin, through his work with the Elks, has had the opportunity to render aid to our nation’s veterans and to recognize and reward the youth of Taylor County for their service and scholarship achievements.