Dr. Mária Telkes | TRAILBLAZERS | THE SUN QUEEN | AMERICAN EXPERIENCE | PBS

Dr. Mária Telkes earned the nickname “Sun Queen” in America for her pioneering work in solar energy. A Hungarian-born chemist, she migrated to the U.S., dedicating her career to solar science advancements. By 1964, at age 63, her endeavors were ongoing, highlighted by an invitation to speak that year. The visual shows a stylized portrait of a woman with wavy hair, presumably Dr. Mária Telkes, against a blue background with text indicating her as a trailblazer. The words “AMERICAN EXPERIENCE” appear at the top, suggesting the context is related to a historical account or documentary series.

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