Problem-Solving

Tech

nologies

Problem

Citizens have knowledge about

(& power to report on) theweather but often don’thave any outlets for their

input

Citizens can report on weather patterns using mPING, an app developed at the NOAA National Severe Storms Laboratory

http://www.nssl.noaa.gov/projects/ping/

Solution

Problem

Farmers and researchers need more plant data

PhotoSynq is an app and handheld tool developed at MSU for farmers around the world to record information about plant environment, soil conditions, and photosynthetic information

http://photosynq.org

Solution

Problem

Visually impaired users need more information about the everyday materials they engage with

The BeMyEyes app facil i tates interaction between visually impaired and sighted users

http://www.bemyeyes.org

Solution

Problem

Peer review is messy, and student comments have no way of being stored, maintained, and regulated in a consistent manner

Eli Review, also developed at MSU, facil itates peer review, student feedback, and other data

Solution

Problem

People l iving on the west coast experience earthquakes frequently and sometimes daily

Earthquake Early Warning is being developed by the USGS to alert residents on the west coast seconds before an earthquake hits

http://www.shakealert.org

Solution