Capitology Blog
Dear Active Duty Personnel and Fellow Veterans
November 11, 2019A letter from Steve McCaskey on behalf of all at Capitol Technology University to thank those in uniform serving today, and also to those who have served in the past. We honor you and your dedication on this Veterans Day.
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On the Rise with a CAPITOL “P”: PhD, that is
November 5, 2019In recognition of National Distance Learning Week (NDLW) being observed November 4-8, we want to take time to bring awareness and highlight the thirteen doctoral programs which include a combination of Ph.D. programs as well as the thirteen master’s degree programs offered at Capitol Technological University.
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Capitol Tech Department Chair Hashem Tabrizi looks to the future of STEM careers
November 4, 2019Meet Professor Hashem Tabrizi, chair of Capitol Tech's newest program, Bachelor's in Unmanned and Autonomous Systems. Professor Tabrizi is leading the University’s efforts to provide cutting-edge STEM education by being the only 4-year college to offer this degree in the state of Maryland.
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How artificial intelligence (AI) voice technology is used in phone scams
November 1, 2019We often speak to artificial intelligence voice technology expecting it to do what we asked. But what happens when instead of Siri on the other end we find voice technology being used with malicious intent?
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How Modular & prefabricated building practices are changing the construction industry
October 30, 2019Material and workforce costs continue to rise in construction leading to changes like the use of modular and prefabricated building elements by construction managers. Here’s how their use is changing the construction industry.
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Crunch Time and Type 2 Fun
October 29, 2019On Wednesday, October 23, 2019, International Astronautical Congress (IAC) conference here in DC, in session “E2.4. Educational Pico and Nano Satellites”, student Jorge Rodriguez is presenting on our Cactus-1 team’s 3 years of work.
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Automotive systems and mechatronics
October 21, 2019Henry Ford may have pioneered the assembly line, changing the automotive industry forever, but the field of mechatronics has taken the automotive industry to even greater heights.
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Artificial intelligence & machine learning: a double-edge sword for cybersecurity
October 15, 2019AI and machine learning technology comes with many benefits, but cybersecurity professionals need to be aware that there is always a potential the technology can be used for harm.
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Alumni Spotlight: Lisa Sedares
October 7, 2019Lisa Sedares began her first internship at NASA when she was a Capitol Tech student and has been working with the organization ever since. Currently, she represents NASA’s interests as a Project Engineer at The Aerospace Corporation.
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Want to Play a Game ̶ In Space?
October 4, 2019Our Cactus-1 CubeSat pico-satellite will soon be silently zooming its way through space, orbiting Earth every 90 minutes or so. If you're bored and stop by our command center post-launch, you can even play a game against it. Our orbit game is a logic puzzler called Bulls & Cows, often known by its colorful commercial variant "Mastermind".
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