Maria Telkes

Birthdate

Dec 12, 1900

Born in Budapest,Hungary as well as grew up there.

Graduated College

Jun 1, 1920

Got a B.A

Started College

Sep 1, 1920

Went to college at Budapest University and studied physical chemistry.

Earned Ph.D

Jun 1, 1924

Earned her Ph.D in college.

Visited the USA

Oct 23, 1925

Maria Telkes was visiting a relative.

Became American Citizen

Oct 24, 1937

She became an American Citizen in 1937.

Solar Energy Research

Oct 24, 1939

Started researching solar energy.

Solar Energy House

Oct 23, 1948

Maria Telkes designed the first solar heated house.

Society of Women Achiebment Award

Jul 5, 1952

She won the award in 1952.

Moved to New York University

Oct 24, 1953

Organized a solar energy labratory in a college of engineering.

Working at University of Delaware

Oct 24, 1969

Started working at a University.

Stopped Working at university of Delaware

Oct 24, 1969

Started working there.

Lifetime Achievment Award

Jul 1, 1977

Won the award in 1977.

Retired From Active Research

Oct 24, 1978

Still remained consultant in many solar energy services or companies.

Deathdate

Dec 2, 1995

Died in Budapest, Hungary as well as born and grew up there all her life.