Lemelson-MIT Invention Index has released a list of 7 greatest innovators of all times. Thomas Edison is declared first and Steve Jobs is at second. 

A survey is carried out in America where people aging 16 – 25 are requested to poll for the best innovator of all times. 52% said that Thomas Edison is the greatest innovator of all times while 24% selected Steve Jobs as their best choice followed by Alexander Bell with only 10%. Marie Curie got 5% while Mark Zuckerberg surprisingly is the choice of 3% only. Others include Amelia Earhart and Temple Grandin with 3% and 2% each. 

As life without Facebook and smartphones seems imposible – so Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg must be rated high.

Lemelson-MIT Program’s invention education officer, Leigh Estabrooks said, “This year’s survey revealed that less than half of respondents have done things like used a drill or hand-held power tool, or made something out of raw materials in the past year. We must engage students in these types of invention experiences as well as provide a strong STEM education to drive future innovators”.