Linda Lawson Payne

Background

Payne, Linda Lawson was born on October 12, 1946 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Daughter of James Victor and Mary Lanolia (Farmer) Lawson.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics, Converse College, Spartanburg, 1968; Master of Science in Physics, Clemson (South Carolina.) U., 1970; Doctor of Philosophy in Physics, Clemson (South Carolina.) U., 1974.

Career

Instructor, South Carolina. State University, Orangeburg, 1972-1974; assistant professor, South Carolina. State University, Orangeburg, 1974-1981; associate professor, South Carolina.

State University, Orangeburg, 1981-1988; professor physics, South Carolina. State University, Orangeburg, since 1988; director BCO Math/Science Hub., South Carolina. State University, Orangeburg, since 1994.

Achievements

• Linda Lawson Payne has been listed as a noteworthy Physicist by Marquis Who's Who.

Interests

• Avocations: youth work, equestrian activities.

Connections

Married James Edward Payne, June 28, 1969. Children: Jennifer Lynn, Jason Edward.

Father:

James Victor Lawson

Mother:

Mary Lanolia (Farmer) Lawson

Spouse:

James Edward Payne

child:

Jason Edward Payne

child:

Jennifer Lynn Payne