J.P Blackford
About J.P Blackford
J.P. Blackford serves as the Director of Doctoral Programs for Emse Off Campus Programs at George Washington University and has held various leadership roles within The Tau Beta Pi Association, Inc. since 2001.
Work at The George Washington University
J.P Blackford has held multiple positions at The George Washington University. Currently, he serves as the Director of Doctoral Programs for the Engineering Management and Systems Engineering (EMSE) Off-Campus Programs since 2013. Prior to this role, he was the Director of Science and Engineering Apprentice Programs from 2010 to 2013. His tenure at the university spans over a decade, contributing to the development and management of engineering education.
Education and Expertise
J.P Blackford earned a Master of Science in Environmental Engineering from The George Washington University, completing his studies from 1995 to 1997. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, which he obtained from the same institution between 1991 and 1995. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his roles in engineering and education.
Current Roles at The Tau Beta Pi Association, Inc.
Since 2001, J.P Blackford has been involved with The Tau Beta Pi Association, Inc., where he serves as District Director and Engineering Futures Facilitator. He has also held the position of President since 2014. His work in this organization focuses on promoting engineering excellence and facilitating educational programs for engineering students.
Previous Professional Experience
Before his current roles, J.P Blackford worked as a Senior Environmental Services Engineer at the American Public Power Association from 2007 to 2011. He also served as the Legislative and Technical Outreach Coordinator for the National Hydrogen Association from 2006 to 2007. His previous positions reflect his extensive experience in environmental engineering and outreach within the engineering community.