Machine Learning Could Accelerate Drug Discovery 

September 24, 2021
According to the Congressional Budget Office, in 2019, the pharmaceutical industry spent $83 billion on research and development, about ten times the amount spent per year in the 80s. With so much money going toward exploring whether or not a drug will be effective, one group has turned to machine learning (ML) to help expedite the process. 
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Capitol Technology University Partners with Black Girls Hack



This summer, Capitol Technology University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with BlackGirlsHack, an organization founded by Tennisha Martin, to share knowledge and resources to help black girls and women break through barriers to careers in information security and cybersecurity.

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National Day of Civic Hacking

September 22, 2021
For most, the word ‘hacking’ conjures images of a sketchy person clad in dark hooded clothing typing furiously at a computer in a dark room. While hacking and hackers have certainly been in the news lately for data breaches and other sinister online activity, there is such a thing as a benevolent hacker. These types of hackers engage in what is known as civic hacking which is “the process of finding…technology-based solutions to solve civic problems.”1
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Capitol Gears Up for Cybersecurity Awareness Month as Program Celebrates 20 Years



Capitol Technology University will be hosting a series of events and activities during October in conjunction with Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an initiative designed to raise awareness of the ongoing need to protect computer networks and systems from breaches and intrusions.

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Recognizing Information Tech Staff on IT Professionals Day

September 21, 2021
September 21st marks 2021’s National Information Technology (IT) Professionals Day, a day in honor of those dedicated to solving our slew of modern technological problems.
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Capitol Mourns the Passing of Board Member Dr. Curtis Levinson



It is with profound sadness that Capitol Technology University announces the passing of board member and cybersecurity expert Dr. Curtis Levinson.

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Defining Terrorism and How it Can Help With Counterterrorism Strategies

September 16, 2021
Over the years, the perception of what and who a terrorist is has evolved, as experts aim to find the most accurate definition. This challenge of defining terrorism is one that experts in counterterrorism face everyday.
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Capitol Tech Honors Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15, 2021
September 15th through October 15th of 2021 brings us this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to celebrate those with Spanish, Mexican, Caribbean, Central American, and South American heritage. In honor of the holiday, this edition of the Capitology blog will highlight a few individuals with Hispanic heritage that have made invaluable advancements to STEM fields.
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Students Kick Off the New Semester with Cyber Lab Opening Event

The cybersecurity department held its annual open house event in the McGowan building's Cyber Lab on Friday, September 10.

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