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

Renowned as the “Sun Queen” of America, Dr. Mária Telkes was a trailblazing chemical engineer and inventor originally hailing from Hungary. Upon moving to the United States, she committed herself to pioneering work in the realm of solar energy. By 1964, at the age of 63, Telkes continued to be actively engaged in her field, even taking the stage to share her insights and knowledge. The visual depicts a representation of Dr. Mária Telkes with her name and the title “Trailblazers” highlighted alongside it. Her portrait is set against a blue background, with her features rendered in a monochrome style that emphasizes her contributions to science and technology. The imagery signifies her status as a pioneering individual in her field, underscored by the title affirming her as a trailblazer.

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