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Isabelle Frances French (February 16, 1924 - March 1, 2014) was a radio engineer and a pioneer for women in the field of engineering.

Early Life
Isabelle French was born in Swampscott, MA and graduated from Swampscott High School in 1941. In 1944 she became the first woman to receive a degree in radio engineering from Tri-State College in Angola, Indiana.

Career and Service
French worked at Sylvania Electric Products in Massachusetts, IT&T in Indiana, and Bell Laboratories in Pennsylvania. From 1964-1966, she served as the 9th President of the Society of Women Engineers. She held a number of positions in East Allen Township (PA) including supervisor, chair of the board, and on the planning commission.

Honors and Awards
French was recognized with the Distinguished Service Award from the Tri-State University (now Trine University) Alumni Association in 1962, and an honorary doctorate from the institution in 1966. She was named a Fellow of the Society of Women Engineers in 1981.

http://www.trine.edu/alumni-and-friends/stay-connected/alumni-awards.aspx Blount, Donald. "Pioneer Clears Her Political Agenda Isabelle French Has Miles To Go" The Morning Call, LeHigh Valley PA. December 21, 1989.