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Dr. Kathryn Woodcock is a Professor in the School of Occupational and Public Health, teaching courses in Accident Theory, Safety Evaluation Techniques, and Systems Management (BASc in OHS program, MS in Occupational and Public Health) and Themed Entertainment Design and Technology for The Creative School (MDM program). She is involved in unique extracurricular training, research, and knowledge mobilization activities focused on human factors of amusement rides and attractions pertaining to guests, operators, and inspectors. She also consults to attractions industry designer / manufacturers and owner / operators. Her work has been presented in over 75 peer-reviewed publications and over 200 industry and professional publications and presentations. Current and prospective students and interested professionals may access some of these publications and activities and advice for students using the Categories menu.

KW head in front of two-tier carousel. Blonde hair, smiling. Carousel has gold trim. Blue sky beyond.
View of launch track of California Screamin' coaster at Disney's California Adventure, with Mickey's Fun Wheel in distance, seen over the shoulder of Kathryn Woodcock, only shoulder and part of head are visible, wearing aloha shirt and Minnie Mouse ear hat
View of office door from inside: visible UofT doctoral robe with medal on facing, sun hat, two white chairs both with NBC peacock throw cushions, two Symphony of Fire posters on wall, below clock and thermometer, and dozens of half marathon medals hung up as window covering beside door
Group photo inside Princes' Gates at Exhibition Place, Toronto with CNE Women of Distinction 2016
ivory office desk with blonde wood top, ivory wall-mounted overhead bin, with lots of toys and a lava lamp; a white chair in the foreground has an NBC peacock throw pillow
Steve Blum (white man in suit and name tag lanyard) presents plaque of US patent to Kathryn Woodcock (white woman, wearing glasses, black top and pants) in dining room at Antijitos Universal CItyWalk
THRILL Lab workspace, blonde wood cabinets, black desktop, pictures taped on cupboard doors; several diverse students work on various things in the space.
souvenir photo from IAAPA Celebrates at Diagon Alley, Universal Studios Florida, group includes university and TSSA folks
Kathryn and Ruby (white women) riding roller coaster. Kathryn is smiling while Ruby is screaming.
Photo courtesy of TSSA, from Safety Impact Award profile: Kathryn Woodcock, white woman, auburn hair, in sleeveless black dress, gold chain poses in front of roller coaster at Fun Spot, Orlando
students seen mainly in silhouette against bright window, exhibit model amusement rides at an open house; one student wears shocking pink hard hat
A white man in blue shirt stands with back to camera in room with blue walls, some framed black and white photos, and a large white-gloss coated motion simulator unit
night-time midway scenes with blurred lights; decorative
Kathryn Woodcock (white woman, auburn hair, (seen only from elbows up) poses in front of entrance sign of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, on a sunny day, blue sky, palm trees, not too crowded; wearing aloha shirt
blurry photo of monitor picture showing Kathryn Woodcock seated alone in 6-seat ride vehicle at Test Track, wearing gaudy orange aloha shirt, black shorts, and black COVID mask
Group of about 120 diverse university aged students pose for a group photo on staircase at Universal CityWalk, 2019
Two glass wig stands wearing Disney mouse ears stuffed with a variety of happy-meal toys and souvenir plush items, with some "my little pony" etc. in foreground - purely whimsical decorative image
Kathryn Woodcock wears VR headset. Hands are in the air beside but not touching the headset.
Group photo from 2022 Toronto Met U Thrill Design Invitational - 100+ people on stage and floor in front of stage pose in front of backdrops for Universal Orlando Resort / Thrill Design Invitational (photo taken from balcony)
Kathryn Woodcock (white woman, hair in ponytail) selfie in front of Princes' Gates with sign for CNE Canadian National Exhibition

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