Bevlee Watford, Ph.D.

Education
Ph.D. Industrial Engineering & Operations Research, Virginia Tech, 1985
M.S. Industrial Engineering & Operations Research, Virginia Tech, 1983
B.S. Mining Engineering, Virginia Tech, 1981
Research Interests
- Undergraduate student support programs
- Diversity
Biography
Dr. Watford served as the Associate Dean for Equity and Engagement from 2019-2024 and as the Executive Director of the Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity (CEED) from 1992-2024. The College of Engineering’s Office of Inclusive Excellence is responsible for fostering a diverse community of faculty, staff, graduate students, and undergraduate students. We strive to recruit, develop, and retain top talent from a diverse population to lead tomorrow’s workforce while fostering an inclusive culture that supports a healthy work-life balance.
Awards & Honors
Fellow, ASEE
2010 Claire Felbinger Diversity Award from ABET
2011 NSBE-Exxonmobil Impact award for implementing successful research based efforts to improve retention
2008 WEPAN Founders Award in recognition of her service to WEPAN and her efforts to increase the participation of women in the engineering profession.