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Birth
Maria Telkes was born on September 12 1900 in Budapest, Hungary! -
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Birth through Death
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She Graduated with a B.A.
In 1920 Maria Graduated with a B.A. -
Emigrated
Maria Emigrated to the United States of America in 1925 -
"The Sun Queen"
Maria Telkes was known as the sun queen! -
Worked at The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
MAria worked at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation when she first moved to the USA -
Got Interested in Solar Energy
Maria was interested in Solar Energy for most of her life. -
In 1933 she already held positions in big places to work!
She was already working in big companies! -
Solar-Salt Water Still
She developed a solar-salt water still for the Navy during World War 2 -
Worked on an Air Conditioner
In the 1970's Maria worked on an air conditioner that stored cold air overnight for the next day! -
Worked on a Solar Powered Oven
Maria also worked on a solar powered oven in the 1970's -
Worked on a way to dry crops for farmers faster
She also worked on a way to dry crops for farmers faster! -
Joined University of Delaware!
In 1972 she joined the UD's Institute of Energy Conversion! -
Retired from UD
Retired from UD in 1978 -
Death
She died on December 2, 1995 at age 94. -
Many Things
Maria made many things in her lifetime, mostly solar powered stuff like solar ovens, solar heating and much more!
