Google Honours Maria Telkes - Who was ' The Sun Queen ' ?

What do you think of Google's most recent Doodle?  During a Google search on 12 Dec 2022, did you see the sunny and bright Google doodle? Trying to figure out what it signifies?

Dedicated To The 'Sun Queen' Google's New Doodle was dedicated to Maria Telkes, the first pioneer of solar energy known as the 'Sun Queen'

What does the google doodle show ? A solar experiment is shown in the background of the animated doodle for Maria Telkes. It illustrates how solar power is captured and used to power homes.

What does the google doodle show ? A solar experiment is shown in the background of the animated doodle for Maria Telkes. It illustrates how solar power is captured and used to power homes.

Who Wa Maria Telkes ?

Who Wa Maria Telkes ?

12 Dec 2022 marked the 122nd birth anniversary of Hungarian-American scientist and biophysicist, Hungary.

Who Wa Maria Telkes ?

Who Wa Maria Telkes ?

Dr. Telkes continued her career at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) as a member of the Solar Energy Committee

Maria Telkes' Contributions :

Ms Telkes was best known for her invention of the solar distiller and the first solar-powered heating system designed for residences

Maria Telkes Solar Distiller

During the Second World War, she was called upon by the US government to help develop a solar distiller that converted seawater into fresh water. This life-saving invention was used by soldiers stationed in the Pacific theater

The first Society of Women Engineers Achievement Award was given to Telkes in 1952. In 1977, she received a lifetime achievement award from the National Academy of Sciences Building Research Advisory Board. Telkes registered over 20 patent

Maria Telkes Awards 

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