ENID MUMFORD

BIRTH AND DEATH

Birth: 3/6/1924     Death: 4/7/2006

OCCUPATION

scientist

BIOGRAPHY SUMMARY

Enid Mumford was a British social scientist, computer scientist and Professor Emerita of Manchester University and a visiting fellow at Manchester Business School, largely known for her work on human factors and socio-technical systems.

NOTABLE WORK

WHY THEY MATTER

Enid Mumford was intellectually unique for her pioneering work in integrating human factors into the design and implementation of socio-technical systems. She was a trailblazer in recognizing the importance of considering human behavior and social dynamics in the development of technology, which has had a lasting impact on the field of computer science and social sciences. Mumford's interdisciplinary approach and focus on human-centered design set her apart as a groundbreaking thinker in the realms of technology and society.

FAMOUS QUOTE

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