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
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
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
Hitting the ‘Easy’ Button for Your Next Event
Good talent can be hard to reach, but one Kansas City tech startup is now making it easier than ever. Founded in 2014, Popbookings is a mobile and web-based application that streamlines the hiring process for event and promotional staffing companies. The idea for... Show Me More
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