William Allen Blackwell

Background

Blackwell, William Allen was born on May 17, 1920 in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. Son of Charles Clarence and Lilly (Hartsfield) Blackwell.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Texas Technology College, 1949; Master of Science, University of Illinois, 1952; Doctor of Philosophy, Michigan State University, 1958.

Career

Project engineer, General dynamics corporation, 1959-1961; professor electrical engineering, Southern Methodist U., 1961; professor electrical engineering, Oklahoma State University, 1961-1966; professor electrical engineering, head department, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, 1966-1981; professor, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, 1981-1988; professor emeritus, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, since 1988. Visiting professor United States Military Academy, West Point, New York, 1981-1982.

Achievements

• William Allen Blackwell has been listed as a noteworthy electrical engineering educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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Membership

With. United States Army Air Force, 1941-1945. Fellow Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (Centennial medal 1984, Region 3 Outstanding Educator award 1986). Member American Society Engineering Education, Lions (president Blacksburg 1979-1980, 1997-1998).

Connections

Married Sherry LaRue Tibbets, June 1, 1949. Children: David Allen, Rebecca Rae.

Father:

Charles Clarence Blackwell

Mother:

Lilly (Hartsfield) Blackwell

Spouse:

Sherry LaRue Tibbets

child:

Rebecca Rae Blackwell

child:

David Allen Blackwell