UT Tyler Chem Grads Achieve National Ranking on Assessment Exam

TYLER — The University of Texas at Tyler 2013 chemistry graduates are ranked in the top six percent nationally for their critical knowledge and understanding of the field, President Rodney H. Mabry announced. UT Tyler graduates scored the highest in university history on the Education Testing Service Major Field Test for Chemistry. According to a news release, the Major Field Test is given to graduating chemistry seniors and used to assess and compare the program’s effectiveness to programs at similar institutions nationwide.

“The scores of these graduates are a strong testimony to the excellence of UT Tyler’s chemistry program. We are glad to have students here who demonstrate such high academic ability and such dedication to mastering difficult course material. This ranking speaks clearly about the commitment of our faculty to teach science material in ways that give students the best chance to understand and succeed,” President Mabry said.