Background
Smith, David Beryl Dean was born on April 13, 1933 in Willows, California, United States. Son of Jack Townsend and Gladys Mae (Clevenger) Smith.
Smith, David Beryl Dean was born on April 13, 1933 in Willows, California, United States. Son of Jack Townsend and Gladys Mae (Clevenger) Smith.
Bachelor, University of California at Los Angeles, 1958. Doctor of Philosophy, University of California at Los Angeles, 1964.
Instructor psychology, University of California at Los Angeles, 1964; research psychologist, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Mountain View, California, 1965-1968; professor, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, since 1969; department chairman human factors, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, 1976-1987; research associate Gerontology Center, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, since 1976; emeritus professor, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, since 1995.
Member American Psychological Association, Human Factors Society, International Ergonomics Association, Sigma Xi.
Married Faith Victoria Smith, June 11, 1960. Children: Deborah, Lawrence.