Jessica Thorpe

Professor Jessica Thorpe is a faculty member at Meredith College, serving as Laboratory Manager for the Department of Chemistry, Physics and Geosciences. She teaches general and organic chemistry courses while overseeing laboratory operations, and advises Gamma Sigma Epsilon, the college's chemistry honor society. Her professional involvement includes active participation in the North Carolina section of the American Chemical Society.

• Education
  • M.S. Forensic Science, Drug Analysis and Toxicology, Virginia Commonwealth University (2021)
  • B.S. Chemistry and B.A. Biology, Meredith College (2019)

Her research program focuses on forensic drug analysis, particularly the detection and quantification of THC analogs in commercial products. This work bridges analytical chemistry with contemporary drug policy and public health concerns.