Spanning almost five decades, the formidable intelligence of Mária Telkes was dedicated to exploiting solar energy, which included her development and construction of the first solar-heated modern home deemed a success. In her journey at MIT, she encountered undermining and interference by her supervisor and male peers, yet she continued to forge ahead. The person in the black and white photo appears to be standing outdoors, wearing a dark fur coat, and appears reflective or perhaps looking into the distance, with a building structure in the background.
