Helen Blair Barlett, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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geologist and mineralogist
Date of Birth: 14-Dec-1901
Place of Birth: Sharpsville, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, United States
Date of Death: 25-Aug-1969
Profession: geologist
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius 
About Helen Blair Barlett
- Helen Blair Barlett (born December 14, 1901, Sharpsville, Pennsylvania; died August 25, 1969) was an American geologist, best known for her contribution to the design of spark plug insulators.
- She received her Bachelor of Science degree in 1927 in geology from Ohio Wesleyan University.
- Following up her degree in geology, she attended Ohio State University granting her a PhD degree in mineralogy in 1931.
- Upon receiving her PhD, she joined the AC Ceramic Research Department as a mineralogist-geologist, where she worked until her retirement in 1966.
- She was a member of the Mineralogical Society of America, as well as a fellow of the American Ceramic Society, being one of the few female members at the time.
- She was also a member of the American Chemical Society and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
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