Mike Miller

6 days ago | stlmag.com | Mike Miller

There are a lot of ways to train for a career in the evolving field of geospatial. Soon, Missouri S&T will offer a new one: the nation’s first master’s program in geospatial engineering. On Thursday, the University of Missouri Board of Curators unanimously approved Missouri S&T’s newest master’s track, giving students at the Rolla-based university a potential competitive edge in a field that’s hungry for skilled workers.

1 week ago | stlmag.com | Amanda Honigfort |Mike Miller |Nicholas Phillips |Melissa Meinzer

In recent years, a federal program designed to help farmers sell more of their products while feeding the locals who needed help gave small operations like Marcoot Jersey Creamery in Greenville, Illinois the guaranteed sales to grow their staff and their herd of milk cows. But this spring, the program was abruptly halted. Marcoot Jersey Creamery learned in March 2024 that they could sell their cheese through the program, called Local Food Purchase Assistance Plus Grants.

2 weeks ago | stlmag.com | Mike Miller

A recently-opened soccer training facility in St. Charles is taking a data-informed approach to skill development. In a soccer-loving region crowded with plenty of youth training options, Sogility is turning to technology to set itself apart. The company, which staged its grand opening in February at 1735 S. River, offers a variety of training options for kids ranging from as young as 8 years old to those preparing for college.

1 month ago | stlmag.com | Kathleen Lees |Mike Miller |Sarah Fenske |George Mahe

A line of canned drinking water wants to change how St. Louisans think about recycling. Launched with the help of grants from the St. Louis-Jefferson Solid Waste Management District, Missouri Department of Natural Resources, and Brightside St. Louis, OneSTL Water is more than a thirst quencher. It’s a recycling tutorial in a can–a still water product marked with a scannable QR code that illustrates the recycling lifecycle of the product.

1 month ago | stlmag.com | Mike Miller |Sarah Fenske |Drew Gieseke |George Mahe

When the three-day World of Asphalt trade show and conference kicks off Tuesday at America’s Center, more than 15,000 pavement professionals from across the U.S. will descend on downtown to check out the industry’s latest equipment, services, and technologies. “And I’m sure they’re going to have some thoughts about the quality of downtown St. Louis streets,” says Lindsey Hermes, president and COO of BioSpan Technologies.