News – Page 8 – Kathryn Woodcock, PhD CCPE ICAE PEng

Being smart is not enough

(you also fail when you give up on the team)

The complementary factor that leads to dysfunction is that the people with the wiser suggestions give up trying to persuade the others or cannot put their ideas across persuasively. The A+++ student doing a group project on a topic that is years beneath them is not going to learn anything new within the content material in the topic, but that does not mean there is nothing to be learned.

August 2021 Ride Report Recap

As amusement attraction attendance increases the number of people exposed to rides, we expect the number of media reports to increase. As of the last update, there were 10 included reports, plus three (3) excluded reports recapped, one stalled ride treated as “news”, and one previously un-recapped report from a prior period.

VelociCoaster behind-the-scenes

One of the best benefits in the themed entertainment industry is the professional development opportunities. The highlight of the summer was a behind-the-scenes event with the Themed Entertainment Association hosted by Universal Creative at the new VelociCoaster in Universal’s Islands of Adventure, at Universal Orlando Resort.

Newsweek

This piece in Newsweek reports on a roller coaster at Fuji-Q Highlands that reportedly has unusual number of riders sustaining fractured bones.

Coverage of Six Flags accident in NJ and other unrelated metrics

A report in NJ.com covered reported accidents at various Six Flags theme parks.

Media coverage (Broadcast)

These media hits were recorded prior to website migration. Any links were valid when posted but we cannot assure all expired links are promptly removed.

Media coverage (Print)

These media pieces were published prior to website migration. Any links were valid when posted but we cannot assure all expired links are promptly removed. Internet search may locate items that have moved.

Guest lectures (academic)

Selected guest lectures related to the THRILL Lab program and the attractions domain, presented to academic credit courses. These are available to repeat.

Industry workshop topics

These topics are available for presentation, and have been delivered at:

Amusement Industry Manufacturers and Suppliers (AIMS) Safety Seminar
Technical Standards and Safety Authority, Annual Ride Safety Forum
National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials (NAARSO)
International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA)
Private industry organizations

July 2021 Ride Report Recap

As amusement attraction attendance increases the number of people exposed to rides, we expect the number of media reports to increase. The monthly recap will be updated periodically through the month, until the recaps resume weekly posts.