Statements (41)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Person
|
| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:American_Society_of_Mechanical_Engineers
gptkb:National_Academy_of_Engineering gptkb:Society_of_Women_Engineers |
| gptkbp:almaMater |
gptkb:University_of_California,_Berkeley
gptkb:Brown_University |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:National_Medal_of_Science
|
| gptkbp:born |
May 24, 1878
|
| gptkbp:children |
12
|
| gptkbp:contribution |
First woman to earn a Ph.D. in industrial engineering
Promoted the importance of human factors in engineering Authored several influential books on management Developed the concept of the 'Gilbreth' motion study Pioneered the use of motion pictures in time studies |
| gptkbp:died |
January 2, 1972
|
| gptkbp:famousFor |
Advocacy for women in engineering
Contributions to industrial management Pioneering work in time and motion studies |
| gptkbp:field |
Engineering
Management Psychology |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Lillian D. Gilbreth
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
Management science
Work-life balance Ergonomics |
| gptkbp:influencedBy |
gptkb:Frank_Gilbreth
gptkb:Frederick_Winslow_Taylor Henry Gantt |
| gptkbp:knownFor |
Industrial engineering
Human factors engineering Time and motion study |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Influenced modern management practices
Inspiration for women in STEM fields Recognition_in_popular_culture |
| gptkbp:notableWork |
Cheaper by the Dozen
Belles on Their Toes |
| gptkbp:occupation |
Author
Engineer Psychologist |
| gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:Montclair,_New_Jersey
|
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Frank_Bunker_Gilbreth
|