Spanning almost half a century, the brilliant chemical engineer and innovator Mária Telkes dedicated her considerable talents to the exploration and exploitation of solar energy, which culminated in the creation of the first solar-heated home successfully operated in modern times. Despite enduring the dismissive and obstructive attitudes of her male superiors and peers at MIT, she continued her pioneering work with resilience. Exhibiting a determination as steadfast as her intellect, a woman stands with a resolute gaze, ensconced in a plush fur coat, against the backdrop of a building’s geometric lines, her poised figure exuding both confidence and contemplation.
