Ann Makosinski

Inventor

1997-10-03

Ann Makosinski is a Canadian inventor and entrepreneur known for developing energy-harvesting flashlight prototypes as a student. She has continued public work in innovation, design, and science communication.

Quotes by Ann Makosinski

I'm sure we've all had that annoying experience when we desperately need a flashlight, we find one, and the batteries are out. Imagine how much money we would save and the amount of toxins leached into the soil, etc., reduced if we didn't use any batteries in flashlights!
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Maybe thermoelectricity will be able to power a tablet someday.
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It is important for me to remember that time learning anything substantial, even if it's not my favourite topic, is time well used.
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I'm probably not as good in the topics that I'm less passionate about than the ones I spend all my time on.
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I was always taking garbage from around the house and making my own toys. I wasn't given a Wii or an Xbox or anything.
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