Ann Makosinski

Not being given everything encourages you to create... That was one of the first steps for me learning to invent things. ”

It is important for me to remember that time learning anything substantial, even if it's not my favourite topic, is time well used. ”

I think parents are probably really excited for their kids and want to give them everything. But there should be a limit on how much you give your kids. Because kids are quite creative, especially at a young age when they don't really know what rules are. ”

Sport is one way of keeping kids off their phones. ”

My biggest hurdle usually has to do with concentration. I have a tendency to kind of start working on something, and then, all of a sudden, I'll totally divert and do something totally different. ”

I have lots of different interests. Any of my friends will know I'm interested both in science and in art. ”

Maybe thermoelectricity will be able to power a tablet someday. ”

I love to know why things work. ”

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! ”

I think everything starts with an idea. No matter how crazy it is, you should always try to bring it to life. ”