Highlights @ Capitol Tech
Capitol Tech Students Build and Launch Rocket Payload at NASA RockOn 2025

Capitol Tech students Taylor Fryer and James Gross, along with Astronautical Engineering Professor Rishabh Maharaja, successfully designed, built, and launched a rocket payload at RockOn 2025, held in June at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia.
Unlocking the Benefits of Clean Construction: From Job Growth to Safer, More Sustainable Cities

Due to the benefits of clean construction, cities around the world are embracing these practices to reduce emissions, improve urban health, and drive job growth. Clean construction is not only an environmental priority but a path toward economic equity and safer, more resilient communities. Learn how Capitol Technology University prepares students to lead this transformation.
Capitol Tech Professor Speaks at HAL Meeting at Robinson Nature Center in Columbia, MD

In June, astronautical engineering professor Marcel Mabson was invited to give a presentation at the Howard Astronomical League’s (HAL) monthly meeting at the Robinson Nature Center in Columbia, MD.
Black Girls Code Hosts DMV Summer Camp at Capitol Technology University

Capitol Tech hosts Black Girls Code DMV Summer Camp for a week-long immersive experience empowering local youth ages 10–18 with technical experience in computer science and AI, as well as mentorship and networking with leadership, faculty, and peers.
Capitol Technology University Named an Opportunity University by Carnegie

Capitol Technology University has been designated as an Opportunity University by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education®, further positioning the university as a leader in return on investment (ROI) for students among higher education institutions in Maryland and nationwide.
Mitigating Cybersecurity Threats and Preparing for a Quantum-Driven Landscape

As quantum computing poses a threat to encryption methods, cybersecurity must evolve through exploration of quantum-safe cryptography, decentralized networks, and development of talent to lead in the future of digital security.
The Cost of Miscommunication: Juneteenth and Communication Technology

Juneteenth, now observed as a federal holiday, marks a pivotal moment in American history and reveals why timely, equitable access to information is vital.
Generative AI in Online Shopping: Amazon Expands Generative AI Features with Shopping Assistant and Health Chatbot

Amazon is scaling its generative AI efforts with Interests AI, a conversational online shopping assistant, and Health AI, a wellness-focused chatbot. These tools represent Amazon’s shift from AI experimentation to full-scale deployment across services.