I can’t think of a better maker movement than MakerNurse. They are working to inspire people to create new medial devices to help improve healthcare around the world.
You can find them on Twitter @MakerNurse.
.@jfgm asks room at #qsph : How do we grow this tent of individuals MAKEing things that improve health? #Makernurse pic.twitter.com/npsrCUoVCD
— Lori Melichar (@lorimelichar) May 14, 2015
For those who are new to the idea–“makers” are people who like to get their hands dirty, they are inventive and resourceful problem solvers. They are more producer than consumer–a person who wants to bring things to life.
Here’s a great post in Time that talks about the different types of makers. I fall somewhere in between techie and non-techie.
Why the #Maker Movement Is Important to America’s Future http://t.co/IiGtxEyYLY via @Techland
— Jennifer Grygiel (@jmgrygiel) May 9, 2015