Spanning a career of nearly half a century, Mária Telkes, a chemical engineer and inventor of remarkable ability, devoted her formidable talents to the exploitation of solar energy. Her accomplishments include the creation of the first solar-heated house of modern times. Despite the challenges and resistance posed by her male supervisor and peers at MIT, she pushed forward with resilience. The photograph shows a person standing outdoors, looking contemplatively to the side. This individual is adorned with a fur coat, and the backdrop features architectural elements, possibly parts of a building’s facade. The image exudes a vintage feel, capturing a moment that seems both candid and introspective.
