Learn-to-Fly Summer Camp Opportunity at Capitol Technology University



Join us for an exciting summer camp experience! Capitol Tech will host its first-ever AeroCamp for high school students this summer, July 13–17 at the FME Airport in Odenton, MD. Register today to secure your spot!

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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

February 25, 2026
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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Dr. Erick Miyares
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.

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Chris Flores
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."

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

February 19, 2026
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

February 18, 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

February 13, 2026
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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Dr. Erick Miyares

Dr. Erick Miyares

Dissertation Chair

Cyberpsychology Read Bio