Lillian Moller Gilbreth, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Lillian Moller Gilbreth

American psychologist and industrial engineer

Date of Birth: 24-May-1878

Place of Birth: Oakland, California, United States

Date of Death: 02-Jan-1972

Profession: photographer, writer, teacher, businessperson, inventor, psychologist, mechanical engineer, industrial engineer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Lillian Evelyn Moller Gilbreth (May 24, 1878 – January 2, 1972) was an American psychologist, industrial engineer, consultant, and educator who was an early pioneer in applying psychology to time-and-motion studies.
She was described in the 1940s as "a genius in the art of living." Gilbreth, one of the first female engineers to earn a Ph.D., is considered to be the first industrial/organizational psychologist.
She and her husband, Frank Bunker Gilbreth, were efficiency experts who contributed to the study of industrial engineering, especially in the areas of motion study and human factors.
Cheaper by the Dozen (1948) and Belles on Their Toes (1950), written by two of their children (Ernestine and Frank Jr.) tell the story of their family life and describe how time-and-motion studies were applied to the organization and daily activities of their large family.
Both books were later made into feature films.