Mary Aileen Murray

Background

Murray, Mary Aileen was born on November 11, 1914 in Washington District of Columbia. Daughter of Thomas Hall and Charlotte M. (Sommers) Murray.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Botany, University Arizona, Tucson, 1936. Master of Science in Botany, University Arizona, Tucson, 1938. Doctor of Philosophy in Botany, University Chicago, 1945.

Career

Teacher English, Hayden (Arizona) High School, 1937-1943; graduate assistant, University of Chicago, 1943-1945; research associate botany, University of Chicago, 1945-1948; assistant professor biology, De Paul University, Chicago, 1948-1953; associate professor biology, De Paul University, Chicago, 1953-1982; retired, 1982.

Achievements

• Mary Aileen Murray has been listed as a noteworthy biology educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science. Member Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, Sigma Xi, Alpha Chi Omega (president 1935-1936).

Connections

Father:

Thomas Hall Murray

Mother:

Charlotte M. (Sommers) Murray