William Albert Simpson

Background

Simpson, William Albert was born on October 29, 1934 in Pittsburgh. Son of Thomas Jackson and Myrtle Ann (Lingenfelter) Simpson.

Education

Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1958; Master of Science, University of Michigan, 1964; Doctor of Philosophy, Michigan State University, 1971.

Career

Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, United States Air Force, Mountain Home, Idaho., 1958; advanced through grades to captain, United States Air Force, Ben Guerir, Morocco, 1961-1963; research assistant, University of Michigan Institute Technology, Ann Arbor, 1965-1966; graduate assistant, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1968-1971; assistant professor mathematics, University of Michigan, Flint, 1971-1973; assistant to associate professor institutional research, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1973-1985; professor mathematics, Michigan State University, East Lansing, since 1985.

Achievements

• William Albert Simpson has been listed as a noteworthy Mathematics educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Mathematics Association American.

Interests

• Avocations: travel, mountaineering, tennis, skiing.

Connections

Married Janice Louise Dutcher, June 4, 1958. 1 child, Brent Meriwether.

Father:

Thomas Jackson Simpson

Mother:

Myrtle Ann (Lingenfelter) Simpson

Spouse:

Janice Louise Dutcher

child:

Brent Meriwether Simpson