Applied Engineering

Applied Engineering

the use of engineering to develop innovative product and service solutions for technological issues including but not limited to advanced manufacturing, advanced materials, clean energy generation and storage, creative content, digital and convergence media, and information technology

Car Shopping: Texting Takes the Wheel

Car Shopping: Texting Takes the Wheel

Selling a vehicle is no picnic, and shopping for the right car can be quite a process, too. What if you could advertise your car for sale all from the ease of your cell phone, or better yet, shop for vehicles using a simple text message? Thanks to Springfield native... Show Me More
Navigating to Safety

Navigating to Safety

When emergency strikes, there is no time to waste. Every second counts. After losing his mother in a tragedy that could’ve been prevented, Robb Woolsey, president and CEO of technology startup Rural First, knows this first-hand. Around five years ago, Woolsey’s father... Show Me More
Tech Talent Takeoff

Tech Talent Takeoff

For many Americans, finding a good job can be quite the struggle, not to mention acquiring the skills needed to even land an interview. On the flip side, businesses often struggle to find and employ good tech talent. One organization right here in the Show-Me State... Show Me More
Job Creation Innovation

Job Creation Innovation

Finding a job after college can be quite the challenge, but CEO Chris Motley is helping to ease the frustration and make the job-seeking process for college grads as painless as possible. Better Weekdays, a startup founded by Motley in 2011, is a job-matching platform... Show Me More
The “Gift” of Innovation

The “Gift” of Innovation

For the special moments when a simple card isn’t enough but spending $50 is too much, Greetabl is the new solution. Based in St. Louis, Mo., Greetabl is an online gift-giving service that allows customers to create and send personalized greetings at affordable costs.... Show Me More