Dr. Martha Mathews Libster
Inspired by People & Plants


Awards and Honors
Dr. Martha M. Libster has served on Faculties of Nursing from 1999 - 2023 and was Tenured Professor of Nursing at three universities. She has also been affiliated with History and Women's Studies Departments.
Awards and Honors
2021
Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing.
2013
Faith Andrews Research Fellowship in Shaker Culture, Winterthur Museum, Library and Gardens.
2010
Visiting Research Scientist Nursing and Indigenous Knowledge Northwest University, Mafikeng, South Africa. Funded Medical Research Council of South Africa.
2009
Carrier of the Five Arrows of Hiawatha. (The Story of the Peacemaker) Bestowed by Wisdom Keeper Mrs. Cecilia Mitchell (Mohawk Nation and Iroquois Confederacy), Akwesasne, New York.
2008
Faculty Advisor Award East Carolina University College of Nursing Graduate Student Organization.
2005
Lavinia Dock Award for Exemplary Historical Research and Writing – Book Publication, American Association for the History of Nursing – Herbal Diplomats.
2002
Gillette Nursing Summit Integrative Nursing Leadership - Invited Participant
Published: Altern Ther Health Med. 2003; 9 (1 Suppl): 3A-10A.
1981 - 1983
Professional Dancer - First Company Sachiyo Ito Dance Co. and Musicians (Denishawn Trained since Age 7)
1977
Dance Award
Northfield Mount Hermon School Dance Company


Winterthur Shaker Exhibit
Visiting Research Scientist
Carrier Five Arrows of Hiawatha




Sachiyo Ito Dance Co. and Musicians




