Dr. Andrew T. Armstrong II (’58, ’59 M.S.), Arlington, received his bachelor’s and master’s in chemistry from North Texas, where he met his wife, Kay Masters (’61). He later earned a Ph.D. in physical chemistry at Louisiana State University, where he also taught before studying at University of California, Los Angeles. He went on to teach at University of Texas at Arlington. In the mid-1970s, the couple analyzed fire debris samples for the Arlington Fire Department Arson Investigative Unit and later established a business called Armstrong Forensic Laboratory, which completed more than 20,000 cases. He wrote one of the first papers on the recovery of ignitable liquids from fire debris and is one of two individuals ever to receive the Arlington Fire Department’s White Helmet award, its highest civilian honor. He was named UNT’s 1992 Outstanding Alumni of the Year for Excellence in Chemistry. Andrew had three rules for life: Tell the truth; facts are facts; and “I don’t know” is a good answer.
Dr. Andrew T. Armstrong II (’58, ’59 M.S.), Arlington, received his bachelor’s and master’s in chemistry from North Texas, where he met his wife, Kay Masters (’61). He later earned a Ph.D. in physical chemistry at Louisiana State University, where he also taught before studying at University of California, Los Angeles. He went on to teach at University of Texas at Arlington. In the mid-1970s, the couple analyzed fire debris samples for the Arlington Fire Department Arson Investigative Unit and later established a business called Armstrong Forensic Laboratory, which completed more than 20,000 cases. He wrote one of the first papers on the recovery of ignitable liquids from fire debris and is one of two individuals ever to receive the Arlington Fire Department’s White Helmet award, its highest civilian honor. He was named UNT’s 1992 Outstanding Alumni of the Year for Excellence in Chemistry. Andrew had three rules for life: Tell the truth; facts are facts; and “I don’t know” is a good answer.
