Studying IN theme parks

While some of us study theme parks, what’s on the radar now is students going to theme parks to study. This article in China Daily News describes a familiar scenario! I remember spending many days at Ontario Place, reading and writing during my dissertation, then capping the day watching the fireworks show. Something about the buzz of the ambience is reassuring that while you’re mired in your studies, the world is still there. And then maybe years later, you’re back to study the parks themselves!

Author: Kathryn Woodcock

Dr. Kathryn Woodcock is Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, teaching, researching, and consulting in the area of human factors engineering / ergonomics particularly applied to amusement rides and attractions, including broader safety issues of performance, error, investigation and inspection, and assessment of eligibility to participate.