Highlights @ Capitol Tech

Powered by Students. Backed by You: Capitol Tech Launches 2026 Spring Giving Campaign

Our Spring Giving Campaign starts March 1, leading up to our Day of Giving event on March 31. Join our Capitol community during this special opportunity to support meaningful initiatives that help our students thrive. Every gift, big or small, contributes directly to their growth and success.

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The Importance of the Zero Trust IEEE Standard

From the Expert blog series featuring Dr. Ron Martin, CPP, CPOI: Zero Trust is critical for strengthening modern cybersecurity measures and the IEEE has launched a global Zero Trust standard initiative to bolster secure architecture and risk management.

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Capitol Tech Robotics Club Places Second in VEX U Competition

Capitol Tech's Robotics team secured 2nd Place at a VEX U competition hosted by Virginia Tech, highlighting their innovation, technical excellence, and commitment to hands-on engineering and teamwork.

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Predicting Catastrophe: How Q-Day and Cryptography Could Threaten National Security

Q-Day, the point at which quantum computers can compromise current encryption standards, represents a significant threat to national security and is drawing urgent attention from policymakers.

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Audited by an Algorithm: How the IRS Is Using AI in 2026

For this year’s tax season, the IRS is leaning heavily on technology to fill the ever-growing tax gap, with artificial intelligence now powering audit selection, fraud detection, taxpayer services, and more.

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The Path to Net-Zero: Engineering Solutions Driving the Global Energy Transition

Reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions has become a defining global goal, and it is reshaping how energy systems are designed, built, and operated – with engineers at the heart of a more resilient and sustainable energy future.

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Faculty Spotlight: Amelia Wear

Capitol Tech welcomes a new faculty member and Professor of Mechatronics Engineering, Amelia Wear, whose unique blend of technical expertise and passion for teaching is already driving our program toward an exciting future.

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A Psychological Perspective on AI-Ready Digital Parenting

From the Expert blog series featuring Dr. Geetanjali Jha, Cyberpsychology Researcher: As AI becomes more well trained and accessible, parents naturally and justifiably worry about whether their children are "AI-ready" or prepared to mindfully navigate the new technology ahead.

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