What was unique about Lillian Gilbreth's Ph.D.?
First female engineer to earn one
Youngest to earn one
First in marine biology
First at Harvard
Answer
First female engineer to earn a Ph.D., Lillian Gilbreth made history in 1915. Her doctoral dissertation focused on the application of scientific principles to household management, pioneering the field of industrial engineering in the home. Gilbreth's research on time and motion studies revolutionized household efficiency and paved the way for women's contributions to engineering and industry.
Mastermind of Efficiency: The Lillian Moller Gilbreth Challenge
Subscribe Now!
Learn something
new everyday
Playing quizzes is free! We send 1 quiz every week to your inbox