A PROFESSOR who promoted science, technology, engineering and maths education in Muirkirk and Netherthird primary schools has been presented with an OBE.

The Lord-Lieutenant of Ayrshire, Sheriff Iona McDonald presented Professor Danny Gorman with his gong last Tuesday.

The ceremony took place at Grange Academy, Kilmarnock as part of an evening with the Kilmarnock Engineering and Science Society (KESS).

Professor Gorman was awarded the OBE as part of the New Year’s Honours List.

In presenting the medal, the Lord-Lieutenant - herself a former Cumnock Academy pupil - highlighted Danny’s work in Kilmarnock and East Ayrshire promoting education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in local schools such as Muirkirk Primary School and Netherthird Primary School, and the community.

The award recognises, in particular, that as a result of his energy many children in Cumnock and the surrounding rural areas have benefitted from access to additional resources with Danny securing them additional funding.

Through his leadership of KESS, many world class speakers from the worlds of science and engineering have come to East Ayrshire to describe the latest developments in their field.

Professor Gorman said, “I am really thrilled about this recognition which is shared by the members of KESS who have given their unstinting support to our work with young people.

“It would not have been possible without the support of my wife, Dr June Neilson, and my family.”