Cesarina Bordone, a pioneering figure in the field of acoustic engineering, forged a path of excellence, challenging gender stereotypes and making her way in a predominantly male professional environment.

Born in 1926 into a culturally engaged family, she developed an innate passion for knowledge from a young age. After graduating from Liceo Cavour in Turin, she enrolled at the Polytechnic University of Turin in 1945.
Her choice to study Mechanical Engineering,unique among her high school classmates at the time, indicated her interest in technical fields despite prevailing gender norms. In 1950, she graduated in Industrial Mechanical Engineering, Electrotechnical subsection, and then pursued specialized studies in Acoustics through a scholarship.

In 1952, she joined the Istituto Elettrotecnico Nazionale as a director, focusing on surveys and measurements in applied acoustics, a position she held for over two decades.
In the early 1960s, she obtained a lecturing qualification in Applied Electroacoustics at the Polytechnic University of Turin, a role she maintained until 1966. Despite her extraordinary contributions, she never obtained a permanent academic position.
Bordone also made significant contributions to the regulatory field of acoustics, representing Italy in international bodies and participating in ISO standardization work. In recognition of 25 years of collaboration, the Institute of Acoustics awarded her the Silver Certificate in 2006.

Among her many professional activities, her research in phonetics and early studies in voice recognition stand out, the latter involving her in important judicial processes. She also provided consulting in architectural and theatre acoustics, working both in Italy and abroad, including contributions to the refurbishment of the Teatro Regio in Turin.
Her professional journey illustrates the gradual emergence of women in the field of acoustics, demonstrating how women contributed significantly to technical and scientific innovation despite limited institutional recognition.