Background
Free, Helen Mae was born on February 20, 1923 in Pittsburgh. Daughter of James Summerville and Daisy (Piper) Murray.
Free, Helen Mae was born on February 20, 1923 in Pittsburgh. Daughter of James Summerville and Daisy (Piper) Murray.
Bachelor in Chemistry, College of Wooster, Ohio, 1944, Doctor of Science (honorary), 1992. Master of Arts in Clinical Laboratory Management, Control Michigan University, 1978, Doctor of Science (honorary), 1993. Certified clinical chemist National Registry Clinical Chemistry.
Chemist Miles laboratories, Elkhart, Indiana, 1944-1978, director marketing services research products division, 1978-1982, chemist, manager, consultant diagnostics division Bayer Corporation, 1982.
Member adjunct faculty Indiana University, South Bend, 1975.
Chemist Miles Labs; Chemists (co-recipient Chicago award 1967), Royal Society Chemistry. Scientists (diploma of honor 1992), American Society Clinical Laboratory
Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Institute Chemists (co-recipient Chicago award 1967), Royal Society Chemistry. Member American Chemical Society (president 1993, board directors, chairman Chemistry Week task force, board committee public affairs public relations, chairman women chemists committee international activities committee, grants and awards committee, professional and Membership chairman, professional affairs coordinator, president), Association Clinical Scientists (diploma of honor 1992), American Society Clinical Laboratory Science (chairman assembly, Achievement award 1976), National Committee Clinical Laboratory Standards (board directors).
Lodge: Altrusa (president 1982-1983, board directors).
Married Alfred H. Free, October 18, 1947. Children: Eric, Penny, Kurt, Jake, Bonnie, Nina.