Capitology Blog
Feats of Engineering: The Ocean Clean-Up Machine
August 28, 2018American author James A. Michener once wrote, “Scientists dream about doing great things. Engineers do them.”
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Will Synthetic Intelligence Pass the Mark Test?
August 27, 2018The mark test has been used to show self-awareness in a variety of non-human organisms- apes but not all monkeys, pigs, ants, and recently fish. My hunch is that such a test will at least be an initial step towards the right instrumentation. But, what exactly is a mark test you ask?
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Malique Barksdale: What I Love About Capitol
August 24, 2018As part of a regular series, we’re talking with students, faculty, and staff about the things that make Capitol a great place to learn, build, and succeed.
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Aging International Space Station (ISS) still a beacon of global co-operation
August 23, 2018As the International Space Station (ISS), a beacon of global co-operation, nears the end of its mission, now might be the perfect time for an ISS sighting. Find out how you can catch a glimpse of the sky’s third brightest object.
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Staff Profile: Meeting Mr. William Drayton
August 22, 2018“Find a way or make one.” This is Capitol’s motto, and new staff member, Mr. William M. Drayton III, has chosen to embrace it.
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Cybersecurity: a challenge for state and local governments
August 21, 2018Even though most of the cybersecurity breaches generally highlight large companies and the federal government, state and local governments also maintain sensitive records. How are local governments dealing with cybersecurity challenges?
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8 Things Engineers Should Know
August 17, 2018Capitol students finished building a CubeSat in just three years! In only three years we started with the raw material called ‘students,’ and we ended up with a hunk of shiny metal the size of a loaf of bread.
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Alumni Interview: Calvin Cheng
August 15, 2018By Sarah Alspaw, Director of Career Development and Student Success
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