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= Hertha Ayrton
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Hertha Ayrton (1854-1923) was a notable British engineer, mathematician, and physicist, recognized for her contributions to both the scientific community and women's advancement in the fields of science and engineering. Ayrton was not only the first woman to be elected to the Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE) in 1899 but also the first female to present a paper to the IEE.