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UTT Chemistry Professor Elected to State Scientific Academy

Posted/updated on: January 17, 2015 at 4:48 pm
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thumb_uttylerTYLER — Dr. Neil Gray has been elected vice president of the Texas Academy of Science, Dr. Martin Slann, College of Arts and Sciences dean at The University of Texas at Tyler, announced. A UT Tyler alumnus, Gray serves as professor and chair of UTT’s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. The Texas Academy of Science promotes scientific research in Texas colleges and universities, encourages research as a part of student learning, and enhances the professional development of its professional and student members, according to a UTT news release.

I am honored to have been elected and look forward to representing UT Tyler the best way possible, Gray said. This is one of the largest honors and responsibilities of my career. I have long been an advocate for the promotion of science, and I also look forward to working with colleagues in the Texas Academy of Science on this important mission.

Gray’s election starts a four-year commitment to serve as vice president, followed by president-elect, president and immediate past president. Serving UT Tyler since 1996, Gray was named to UT Systems Academy of Distinguished Teachers last year. He also is a 2009 recipient of the UT System Regents Outstanding Teaching Award.



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