Lillian Moller Gilbreth

Lillian Moller Gilbreth was an influential American psychologist and industrial engineer, known as one of the pioneers of time and motion studies. Born in 1878, she applied her research to improve efficiency in the workplace and advocated for workers’ welfare. Gilbreth is also recognized for her innovative approaches to home management and her work on ergonomics, which focuses on designing tasks to suit human abilities. Notably, she was a mother to twelve children and inspired the portrayal of the “Keepers of the Flame” in popular culture, highlighting the balance between professional and family life. She made significant contributions to both psychology and engineering.