Hertha Ayrton presented "The Hissing of the Electric Arc" at IEE.
On May 25, 1899, Hertha Ayrton broke significant barriers in science as she presented "The Hissing of the Electric Arc" to the Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE), marking the first occasion a woman had delivered a paper to the institution. Her research addressed prevalent misunderstandings regarding electric arc behaviors, advancing both theoretical and practical knowledge in electrical engineering. Ayrton's presentation spearheaded her election as the IEE's first female member, challenging traditional gender roles and opening doors for women in academia.