HF/E Issues Involved in the Disappearance of and Search for Amelia Earhart

Hancock, Peter A.

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“…What exactly happened to her during her infamous flight remains unknown, and the flight and its untoward ending have inspired coverage and speculation from many (e.g., Long & Long, 1999). Although Earhart was never ultimately able to study aviation issues through a human factors lens as she had intended, her flight posthumously sparked interest in the human factors issues that may have caused the incident (Hancock, 2009). Factors such as the fatigue brought on by a long flight and difficulties with communication, among others, could have attributed to the disappearance of the plane and its passengers.…”

Section: Contributions To Human Factorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Lillian Gilbreth and Amelia Earhart: How an Eye Toward Diversity Brought Two Pioneers Together

Chong¹,

Proctor²

2019

Ergonomics in Design: The Quarterly of Human Factors Applicatio

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Amelia Earhart and Lillian Gilbreth are well-known for their accomplishments during the 20th century in aviation and industrial management, respectively. Both were outspoken advocates of women having professional careers during a time when that was uncommon. For these reasons, in 1935, Edward C. Elliott, then president of Purdue University, hired Earhart and Gilbreth. Earhart served as counselor on careers for women and consultant for aeronautics until her death in 1937 and Gilbreth as counselor and professor of management until 1948. Their contributions provide a beacon for the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society in its continual striving for diversity and equality for all members.

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Section: Contributions To Human Factorsmentioning

confidence: 99%