Pam Simpson

Pam Simpson is an Instructor of Chemistry and Lab Manager at Sweet Briar College's Chemistry Department. She has been affiliated with the institution since at least 2009. Her responsibilities include teaching General Chemistry Lab, Organic Chemistry Lab, and Qualitative/Analytical Chemistry Lab courses.

• B.S. in Chemistry from Lynchburg College
• M.Ed. from Sweet Briar College

She serves as president and treasurer of the Lanthanum Chapter of Iota Sigma Pi, a national honor society for women in chemistry, established in 1998. Simpson has authored three widely-used lab manuals for courses she teaches. Her roles extend to supervising student teaching assistants, managing laboratory stockrooms, and coordinating departmental supply logistics.

Her publications focus on laboratory manual development tailored to undergraduate chemistry education, emphasizing practical skill-building and safety protocols.

• Key contributions: Lab manual series for core chemistry courses
• Departmental operational leadership
• Leadership in women's chemistry honor society