Maria Telkes, a biophysicist and innovator, focused on the development of solar-powered thermoelectric equipment. Her work led to the creation of the first solar-heated house in modern times. In 1952, her contributions to engineering earned her the distinction of being the inaugural awardee of the Society of Women Engineers Achievement Award, and in 1977 her work was further recognized with a lifetime achievement award. The vibrant rendering showcases her with wavy red hair, accompanied by dynamic, abstract depictions of solar panels and scientific symbols, highlighting her moniker as “the sun queen” with the background text acclaiming a celebration by a search engine company through a special artistic web tribute.
