Capitol Technology University is proud to partner with Charles Herbert Flowers High School to provide four high school seniors with a valuable hands-on internship.
Flowers High School is a comprehensive public high school in Prince George’s County, Maryland dedicated to preparing students for success in college, careers, and beyond, with a strong focus on STEM.
Four Flowers seniors interested in pursuing careers in aerospace and mechatronics are working on Capitol Tech’s Laurel, Maryland campus Monday through Thursday afternoons from September 2026 through April 2027 to complete their senior capstone projects in our engineering lab.
In this newly renovated maker space, the seniors get hands-on research and design experience while working beside university faculty and students. From 3D printing, CNC machining, and soldering to computer design, these students are putting their valuable skills to work as they create prototypes for testing and continue to build knowledge that they can apply to their current and future studies.
This year’s projects range from developing a model-rocket propulsive landing system, to an examination of the stability of various lunar-lander leg configurations, to a drone constellation that serves as a communication relay system. Students will share their research results at the Flowers High School Science and Technology Research Symposium in the spring.
Jeff Volosin, Capitol Tech engineering department head and former NASA program director, oversees their work. “It is a real privilege for Capitol Tech to participate as a capstone supporter for Flowers High School students,” said Volosin. “These talented students have chosen capstone projects that will challenge their systems engineering and risk-based decision-making skills. Our engineering faculty and students are excited to support their internship journeys, and we look forward to seeing their visions come to life this year as they work on projects that address real-world engineering challenges.”
The program also provides an early introduction to the college experience, allowing them to begin developing professional networks and building greater confidence for their transition into higher education.
We sincerely appreciate Karen Shelton, Flowers High School’s Science and Technology Internship Coordinator, whose support for this partnership helped us play a role in cultivating the next generation of STEM innovators as they finish high school and prepare for the next steps in their academic journeys.