Background
Dennis, Joe was born on December 5, 1911 in Sherman, Texas, United States. Son of Elbert Leander and Maude Clay (Bernard) Dennis.
Dennis, Joe was born on December 5, 1911 in Sherman, Texas, United States. Son of Elbert Leander and Maude Clay (Bernard) Dennis.
Bachelor of Arts, Austin College, 1933; Honorary Doctor of Science, Austin College, 1965; Master of Arts, University Texas, Medical School, 1937; Doctor of Philosophy, University Texas, 1942.
Tutor biological chemistry, University Texas Medical School, 1934-1936; instructor, University Texas Medical School, 1936-1938; instructor chemistry, Texas Technology U., 1938-1941; assistant professor of chemistry, Texas Technology U., 1941-1945; associate professor, Texas Technology U., 1945-1947; professor of chemistry, Texas Technology U., 1947-1950, 69-; professor, head department chemistry and chemical engineering, Texas Technology U., 1950-1960; head department chemistry, Texas Technology U., 1960-1969.
Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science (Southwest division president 1955), American Institute Chemists. Member American Chemical Society, Sigma Xi, Phi Kappa Phi.
Married Jeanette Wallis, August 25, 1935. Children– Nancy Clay, Linda Joan, Susan Moon.
