Dr. Mária Telkes, often hailed as the “Sun Queen” of America, embarked on her career as a chemist in Hungary before relocating to the United States. Her commitment to the development of solar energy science was unwavering throughout her lifetime. Even at the age of 63 in 1964, Dr. Telkes was actively engaged in her work and received recognition for her contributions when she was asked to present at an event. The graphic portrays a monochrome illustration of Dr. Mária Telkes against a blue background with orange accents. The words “TRAILBLAZERS: DR. MÁRIA TELKES” are prominently displayed below her likeness, indicating a feature within the “AMERICAN EXPERIENCE” series.
