Cyber Lab
Erick Miyares, PhD
Cyberpsychology
National Security Cyber Behavior Science
Class of
2025
From the Front Lines to the Digital Frontier
Dr. Erick Miyares’ journey to cyberpsychology was not a straight line—it was forged across decades of service, leadership, and lived experience at the intersection of human behavior and national security. A 29-year Veteran of the United States Marine Corps and U.S. Army, Dr. Miyares spent much of his career conducting special operations and intelligence missions where technology, cognition, and human decision-making converged under extraordinary pressure.
Chris Flores
Technology and Business Management Undergraduate Student
Class of
2027
“The most rewarding part of my experience at Capitol has been seeing how education directly connects to real life."
Predicting Catastrophe: How Q-Day and Cryptography Could Threaten National Security
February 19, 2026Q-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
February 18, 2026For 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
February 13, 2026Reaching 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.
Capitol Tech's AeroCamp: An Aviation Summer Camp Experience
A Psychological Perspective on AI-Ready Digital Parenting
February 5, 2026From 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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