Suzie and Allen Martin’s gift will amplify the impact of their existing philanthropic commitments Suzie and Allen Martin at Banff National Park in 2019. The Martins recently moved forward with a gift to early activate a professorship in Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management, which will strengthen and accelerate research related to the U.S. National Park System. Image: Courtesy of Suzie Martin Newly activated professorship will accelerate research at U.S. national parks Tom Joudrey March 23, 2021 UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Three years ago Suzie and Allen Martin made an estate commitment to establish the first-ever endowed professorship in Penn State’s Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Management (RPTM). The bequest ensured that, upon their deaths, resources from their estate would become available that would benefit research, teaching and public service associated with the U.S. National Park System.