UT Arlington undergrad recognized for “green chemistry”

A University of Texas at Arlington junior who found a way to blend a passion for chemistry with ideals of environmental sustainability is getting help from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to further his education and his research. John Gurak is one of less than 40 scholars nationwide to be awarded the EPA National Center for Environmental Research’s two-year fellowship for undergraduate study this year. It provides $50,000 over two years to cover costs of tuition, books, lab supplies, travel to conferences and other expenses. Gurak said he’s thankful for the fellowship, which