For nearly half a century, the brilliant chemical engineer and innovator Mária Telkes dedicated her expansive knowledge to the field of solar energy, pioneering the design and construction of the first modern residence effectively heated by the sun. Despite experiencing significant professional obstacles and a lack of support from her male supervisor and colleagues at MIT, she remained resolute in her endeavors. The image features a person wearing a dark fur coat, gazing upwards, with a pensive or determined expression. The photograph is black and white, suggesting it may be from an earlier era, and there is a geometric building structure in the background.
