Beth Holloway is Assistant Dean for Diversity and Engagement in the College of Engineering, the Leah H. Jamieson Director of Women in Engineering, and an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering (by courtesy) at Purdue University. Her research/interest areas include differential retention issues for students across engineering disciplines; engineering admissions practices; and women and leadership, particularly in male-dominated careers. She is a fellow of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), past chair of the Women in Engineering Division, past president of the Women in Engineering ProActive Network (WEPAN), and former member of WEPAN’s Board of Directors.

Dr. Holloway received the 2013 Purdue University Helen B. Schleman Gold Medallion for her work on behalf of undergraduate students, particularly women. She has been the advisor for the Purdue section of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) since 2001, and in 2012 received the SWE Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award.

She received BS and MS degrees in mechanical engineering and a PhD in engineering education, all from Purdue University.