Capitology Blog

Plans for Cleaning Up Space Debris: New Rules Put Pressure on the Industry

March 22, 2023
There are currently thousands of unnecessary pieces of debris littering outer space. NASA has recognized that plans for cleaning up space debris is vital for safe spacecraft orbit, leading to a legislative response from the FCC.
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Nature’s Blueprints: The Future of Robotics

March 21, 2023
Nature has been testing, adapting, and refining its designs for millennia, making it a unique source of inspiration for technologists, scientists, and designers. This practice of using designs and processes found in nature as inspiration for human-made products and systems–known as biomimicry–involves studying natural organisms, their structures, functions, and behaviors, and using that knowledge to create more efficient, sustainable, and innovative technologies and designs. 
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The role of artificial intelligence in online learning

March 16, 2023
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an essential part of modern life, offering increased efficiency and convenience across a variety of industries. In education, the integration of AI has led to exciting opportunities and valid concerns about how to effectively incorporate these tools into the classroom, particularly in remote learning environments. 
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Opportunities for Washington DC & Maryland STEM Internships Abound

March 15, 2023
DC being a hub for tech provides students with boundless opportunities. With top-tier organizations like NASA and NIST in Capitol Tech’s backyard, Washington DC and Maryland STEM internships are as abundant as they're competitive.
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The Urgent Need for Women in Cybersecurity

March 14, 2023
The need for women in cybersecurity has been persistent with it remaining a male-dominant field. However, the demand for more women in the cyber field is greater than ever as the industry faces a shortage of skilled professionals.
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The Business of Healthcare: Is Amazon Clinic a Good Idea?

March 9, 2023
Amazon is a trillion-dollar company, with a profit range much like that of the pharmaceutical industry. But Amazon did not make its fortune through healthcare services and medication—at least, not yet. 
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Aviation “Close Calls” Raise Alarms for the FAA

March 8, 2023
More than 45,000 flights take off from the U.S. every day, and according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) we are in the safest period ever for aviation in history. However, recent incidents of close calls at airports and near collisions in the sky are raising alarms across the aviation industry.
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Washington D.C. & Maryland: The Capital for Technology & STEM Careers

March 7, 2023
The STEM field in DC and Maryland is booming. Career opportunities for recent graduates and tech experts alike are plentiful with the region’s numerous governmental agencies, research institutions and technology companies.
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Victus Nox: How and Why U.S. Space Force Contracts Commercial Space Companies for Space Missions

March 3, 2023
To fulfill its role, the U.S. Space Force contracts commercial space companies to develop innovative equipment. The Victus Nox satellite is one example that could play a major part in the country's future space defense missions.
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In Case of Emergency: How Technology Can Protect the Environment

March 1, 2023
Unlike natural disasters such as hurricanes and earthquakes, chemical and biological disasters are often preventable and provide more opportunities to defend against environmental threats before, during, and after an event occurs.  
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