Engineering Technologies https://www.captechu.edu/ en Control Engineers: The Masterminds Behind the Machines https://www.captechu.edu/blog/control-engineers-masterminds-behind-machines <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--title--blog-post.html.twig * field--node--title.html.twig * field--node--blog-post.html.twig * field--title.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--title--blog-post.html.twig' --> Control Engineers: The Masterminds Behind the Machines <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--title--blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--uid--blog-post.html.twig x field--node--uid.html.twig * field--node--blog-post.html.twig * field--uid.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <span> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'username' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/user/username.html.twig' --> <span lang="" about="/user/68991" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">bcook</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/user/username.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--created--blog-post.html.twig x field--node--created.html.twig * field--node--blog-post.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <span> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'time' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/time.html.twig' --> <time datetime="2024-02-01T14:49:08-05:00" title="Thursday, February 1, 2024 - 14:49">February 1, 2024</time><br/><br/> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/time.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--field-image--blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-image.html.twig * field--node--blog-post.html.twig * field--field-image.html.twig * field--image.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--field-image--blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image_formatter' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image-formatter.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image.html.twig' --> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/BLOG%20IMAGE%20SIZE%20%2845%29_3.png" width="640" alt="control engineer at computer" typeof="foaf:Image" /> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image-formatter.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--field-image--blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--body--blog-post.html.twig * field--node--body.html.twig * field--node--blog-post.html.twig * field--body.html.twig * field--text-with-summary.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--body--blog-post.html.twig' --> <p>Control engineers are architects of automation. Enabling everything from smart home thermostats to complex flight controls for commercial aviation, they bring life to machines and keep the wheels of modern technologies turning smoothly. </p> <p>As one of the fastest growing careers today, here’s a look at what control engineers do, where they work, and the outlook for the field. </p> <p> </p> <h2>What Is a Control Engineer? </h2> <p>Control engineers design, develop, implement, and maintain control systems, the intricate networks of sensors, actuators, and algorithms that drive electrical, mechanical, chemical, and computer systems. Their work aims to <a href="https://www.glassdoor.com/Career/controls-engineer-career_KO0,17.htm" target="_blank">ensure the efficient and safe operation of machines and processes</a>. </p> <p>Control engineers leverage principles in mathematics, physics, and engineering to act as the bridge between physical processes and digital intelligence. Their expertise is required to regulate essential variables like temperature, pressure, flow, and speed to ensure optimal performance within strict quality and safety standards. Through constant analysis, optimization, and troubleshooting, they work toward the smooth and efficient operation of complex machinery and processes, ultimately driving increased productivity, enhanced precision, and improved safety within a wide range of applications. </p> <h2> </h2> <h2>Education and Training for Control Engineers</h2> <p>Control engineers typically need a <a href="https://www.captechu.edu/degrees-and-programs/bachelors-degrees/engineering-technology-bs">bachelor's degree in engineering,</a> with a focus on control systems, <a href="https://www.captechu.edu/degrees-and-programs/bachelors-degrees/electrical-engineering-bs">electrical engineering</a>, or <a href="https://www.captechu.edu/degrees-and-programs/bachelors-degrees/mechatronics-engineering-bs">mechanical engineering</a>. This degree provides the foundational knowledge in mathematics, physics, and computer science that's essential for understanding and designing control systems. Graduate degrees can enhance career opportunities, especially in research and development roles or more specialized positions, whereas professional certifications, such as the Certified Automation Professional and Certified Control Systems Technician certificates offered by the International Society of Automation, can help control engineers refine their skill set and advance in their careers. </p> <p>Some of the <a href="https://www.bmrsolutions.co.uk/skills-experience-control-engineer-need/" target="_blank">most common skills required for control engineers</a> include: </p> <ul role="list"><li> <p>Strong understanding of mathematics and physics that underpin the concepts of control systems, such as modeling, dynamics, and signal processing. </p> </li> <li> <p>Proficiency in programming languages to develop control algorithms and interact with software. </p> </li> <li> <p>Knowledge of control system technologies, such as PLC programming, SCADA systems, PID controllers, and other specific technologies depending on the industry and application. </p> </li> <li> <p>Analytical and problem-solving skills, which are critical to constantly analyze data, identify problems, and design solutions to optimize system performance. </p> </li> <li> <p>Critical thinking to make informed decisions under pressure, balancing performance, safety, and cost considerations. </p> </li> <li> <p>Communication and teamwork, as collaboration with other engineers, technicians, and stakeholders is essential for successful project execution. </p> </li> </ul><p> </p> <h2>Industry and Work Settings for Control Engineers</h2> <p>A control engineer’s work <a href="https://www.controleng.com/" target="_blank">spans a variety of industries</a> and sees them contributing to diverse projects in office spaces, research labs, and factory floors. They’ll create navigation systems for self-driving cars, temperature controls for chemical reactors, and motion controls for robotic surgery support machines. </p> <ul role="list"><li> <p>In manufacturing, control engineers automate production lines, optimize processes, and ensure product quality. </p> </li> <li> <p>In energy, they contribute to power generation, renewable energy systems, and efficient grid control. </p> </li> <li> <p>In robotics, they design and implement control algorithms for industrial machinery and automated systems.  </p> </li> <li> <p>In aerospace, they create flight control systems, guidance systems, and autopilot systems.  </p> </li> </ul><p> </p> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'entity_embed_container' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/entity_embed/templates/entity-embed-container.html.twig' --> <div alt="engineer sitting in front of wall of screens" data-embed-button="media_browser" data-entity-embed-display="media_image" data-entity-embed-display-settings="{&quot;image_style&quot;:&quot;large&quot;,&quot;image_link&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;image_loading&quot;:{&quot;attribute&quot;:&quot;lazy&quot;}}" data-entity-type="media" data-entity-uuid="79792f23-0ef7-490a-abb8-1b61ed43eb92" data-langcode="en" title="control engineer" class="embedded-entity"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image_formatter' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image-formatter.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image_style' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/image-style.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image.html.twig' --> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/AdobeStock_588827540.jpeg?itok=3-xifGoR" alt="engineer sitting in front of wall of screens" title="control engineer" typeof="foaf:Image" /><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image.html.twig' --><!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/image-style.html.twig' --><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image-formatter.html.twig' --></div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/entity_embed/templates/entity-embed-container.html.twig' --> <p> </p> <p> </p> <h2>Career Outlook for Control Engineers</h2> <p>Driven by increasing automation and the integration of advanced control systems across all industries, the job outlook for control engineers is excellent. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects <a href="https://www.coursera.org/articles/controls-engineer" target="_blank">a 6% job growth rate for control engineers through 2030</a>, much faster than the average for all occupations — and salaries typically reach six-figures early in the career. Continuous advancements in technology, particularly in areas like artificial intelligence and machine learning, are expected to offer new opportunities for control engineers to contribute to cutting-edge projects.  </p> <p> </p> <h2>Taking Control at Capitol Tech </h2> <p>Control engineers keep our machines running smoothly and efficiently. Often operating in the background, they are in high demand for their ability to optimize efficiency, safety, and precision in various fields, making it a diverse, lucrative, and rewarding career path. Check out Capitol Tech’s <a href="https://www.captechu.edu/fields-of-study/engineering" target="_blank">degree programs in Engineering</a> to see how you can take on the challenges of a career in control engineering. For more information, contact our Admissions team at <a href="admissions@captechu.edu">admissions@captechu.edu</a>. </p> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--body--blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--field-published-on--blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-published-on.html.twig * field--node--blog-post.html.twig * field--field-published-on.html.twig * field--datetime.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--field-published-on--blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--field-published-on--blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> 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THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--uid--blog-post.html.twig x field--node--uid.html.twig * field--node--blog-post.html.twig * field--uid.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <span> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'username' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/user/username.html.twig' --> <span lang="" about="/user/69196" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">emdecker</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/user/username.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--created--blog-post.html.twig x field--node--created.html.twig * field--node--blog-post.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <span> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'time' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/time.html.twig' --> <time datetime="2022-03-08T15:24:38-05:00" title="Tuesday, March 8, 2022 - 15:24">March 8, 2022</time><br/><br/> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/time.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--field-image--blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-image.html.twig * field--node--blog-post.html.twig * field--field-image.html.twig * field--image.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--field-image--blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image_formatter' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image-formatter.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image.html.twig' --> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/Capitol%20Tech%20Women%20in%20STEM.jpg" width="640" alt="Capitol Tech Women in STEM" typeof="foaf:Image" /> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image-formatter.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--field-image--blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--body--blog-post.html.twig * field--node--body.html.twig * field--node--blog-post.html.twig * field--body.html.twig * field--text-with-summary.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--body--blog-post.html.twig' --> <p><span><span><span>Today, March 8<sup>th</sup>, is the annual observance of International Women’s Day, a day celebrating the significant impact of women to all aspects of our society. In addition to this single day observance, the entire month of March is also dedicated to honoring the influential women who have contributed to the important societal, economic, political, and cultural changes seen throughout history. This year’s themes are: Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow and #BreaktheBias. On social media, many are posting photos of themselves with arms crossed, symbolizing an “X”, as in X-chromosome and also “stop” the bias.</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>Taking time to celebrate these contributions is important to the empowerment and encouragement of women to seize opportunities in historically male-dominated fields. Diversity in these fields notably increases creativity and cultural insight, ensuring representation and engagement of all genders, as well as drives the advancement of STEM areas.</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>Over the month of March, Capitol Tech invites you to partake in our retrospective honoring the many amazing women who have contributed to innovations in STEM. The following biographies outline the lives of women who redefined their fields. From programmers, engineers, hackers, and celebrities, click through the links below to learn more about these pioneering women:</span></span></span></p> <p><br /><span><span><span><a href="https://www.captechu.edu/blog/amanda-finnerty-director-of-internal-operations-commodore-builders" target="_blank">Amanda Finnerty: Director of Internal Operations for Commodore Builders</a><br /><a href="https://www.captechu.edu/blog/danielle-dy-buncio-co-founder-and-ceo-of-viatechnik-construction-technology-firm" target="_blank">Danielle Dy Buncio: Co-founder and CEO of VIATechnik, a Construction Technology Firm</a><br /><a href="https://www.captechu.edu/blog/rebecca-clark-operations-executive-skanska-global-construction-firm" target="_blank">Rebecca Clark: Operations Executive for Skanska, a Global Construction Firm</a><br /><a href="https://www.captechu.edu/blog/dr-nina-tandon-co-founder-of-first-company-grow-human-bones-reconstruction" target="_blank">Dr. Nina Tandon: Co-Founder of the First Company to Grow Human Bones for Reconstruction</a><br /><a href="https://www.captechu.edu/blog/ada-lovelace-mother-of-computer-programming" target="_blank">Ada Lovelace: The Mother of Computer Programming</a><br /><a href="https://www.captechu.edu/blog/hedy-lamarr-star-of-silver-screen-and-inventor-of-wwii-changing-communications-device" target="_blank">Hedy Lamarr: Star of the Silver Screen and Inventor of a WWII Changing Communications Device</a><br /><a href="https://www.captechu.edu/blog/edith-clarke-trailblazing-leader-women-and-pioneer-computing-and-engineering" target="_blank">Edith Clarke: A Trailblazing Leader for Women and a Pioneer in Computing and Engineering</a><br /><a href="https://www.captechu.edu/blog/katherine-johnson-commemoration-of-mathematician-and-computer-scientist-responsible-first-us" target="_blank">Katherine Johnson: In Commemoration of the Mathematician and Computer Scientist Responsible for the first U.S. Moon Landing</a><br /><a href="https://www.captechu.edu/blog/ana-sol-gutierrez-i-wouldnt-follow-role-they-attributed-me" target="_blank">Ana Sol Gutierrez: "I wouldn’t follow the role they attributed to me"</a><br /><a href="https://www.captechu.edu/blog/kimberly-bryant-accomplished-electrical-engineer-and-founder-of-black-girls-code" target="_blank">Kimberly Bryant: Accomplished Electrical Engineer and Founder of Black Girls Code</a><br /><a href="https://www.captechu.edu/blog/sabrina-gonzalez-pasterski-young-woman-dubbed-next-albert-einstein" target="_blank">Sabrina Gonzalez Pasterski: The Young Woman Dubbed the “Next Albert Einstein”</a><br /><a href="https://www.captechu.edu/blog/velma-p-scantlebury-md-first-black-female-transplant-surgeon-us" target="_blank">Velma P. Scantlebury, M.D.: the first black female transplant surgeon in the U.S.</a><br /><a href="https://www.captechu.edu/blog/mae-jemison-doctor-teacher-founder-of-two-technology-companies-and-first-african-american" target="_blank">Mae Jemison: Doctor, Teacher, Founder of Two Technology Companies, and the First African-American woman in Space</a></span></span></span></p> <p><a href="https://www.captechu.edu/blog/girls-need-modems-battle-cry-of-hacktivist-jude-milhon">Judith Milhon: Programmer, Civil Rights Activist, Hacker</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.captechu.edu/blog/science-behind-jack-black">Judith Love Cohen: Aerospace Engineer, Feminist, Actor Jack Black’s Mother</a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://www.captechu.edu/blog/celebrating-women-stem-during-womens-history-month-2021">To read about past Capitol Tech Women’s Day celebrations, click here</a>.</p> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--body--blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- 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field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--paragraph--field-color--section.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--paragraph--field-color--section.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--paragraph--field-placement--section.html.twig * field--paragraph--field-placement.html.twig * field--paragraph--section.html.twig * field--field-placement.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--paragraph--field-placement--section.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--paragraph--field-placement--section.html.twig' --> </div> </section> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/paragraph/paragraph--section.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> Tue, 08 Mar 2022 20:24:38 +0000 emdecker 8451 at https://www.captechu.edu Eyes to the Universe | ALPHA Teaser Series #3 https://www.captechu.edu/blog/eyes-universe-alpha-teaser-series-3 <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--title--blog-post.html.twig * field--node--title.html.twig * field--node--blog-post.html.twig * field--title.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--title--blog-post.html.twig' --> Eyes to the Universe | ALPHA Teaser Series #3 <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--title--blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--uid--blog-post.html.twig x field--node--uid.html.twig * field--node--blog-post.html.twig * field--uid.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <span> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'username' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/user/username.html.twig' --> <span lang="" about="/user/69196" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">emdecker</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/user/username.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--created--blog-post.html.twig x field--node--created.html.twig * field--node--blog-post.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <span> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'time' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/time.html.twig' --> <time datetime="2022-02-25T12:40:47-05:00" title="Friday, February 25, 2022 - 12:40">February 25, 2022</time><br/><br/> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/time.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--field-image--blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-image.html.twig * field--node--blog-post.html.twig * field--field-image.html.twig * field--image.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--field-image--blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image_formatter' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image-formatter.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image.html.twig' --> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/ALPHA%20M81%20with%20Calibration%20data%20added%20with%20artifacts%20removed.jpg" width="640" alt="M81 image with Calibration data added with artifacts removed" typeof="foaf:Image" /> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image-formatter.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--field-image--blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--body--blog-post.html.twig * field--node--body.html.twig * field--node--blog-post.html.twig * field--body.html.twig * field--text-with-summary.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--body--blog-post.html.twig' --> <p><span><span><span>When you imagine an observer using a telescope, you might think they use a conical eyepiece to obtain a zoomed view of the target of interest. However, since the human eye is only sensitive to objects with stellar magnitudes that are 6.5 or lower, a camera would need to be used to obtain such views. For instance, the brightest star in the night sky is Sirius, in the constellation Canis Major, at magnitude -1.46. On the visual magnitude scale, the lower the number, the brighter the object, while higher numbers represent dimmer objects. The dimmest star in the same constellation is SY Canis Major at magnitude 9.5. Thus, to detect fainter objects such as galaxies and asteroids, <a href="https://www.captechu.edu/news-events/observatory-coming-capitol-campus">the ALPHA observatory</a> will instead use a device called a “dedicated CMOS astronomy camera”. This type of device is similar to the cameras in our cell phones but geared towards astronomy applications. This week, the ALPHA observatory ZWO 1600MM cooled monochrome camera arrived and we will begin bench-testing in two weeks. On this teaser episode of the observatory, let’s discuss ALPHA’s “eyes to the universe”.  </span></span></span></p> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'filter_caption' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/content-edit/filter-caption.html.twig' --> <figure role="group" class="align-left"><!-- THEME DEBUG --><!-- THEME HOOK: 'entity_embed_container' --><!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/entity_embed/templates/entity-embed-container.html.twig' --><div alt="Parts received so far for the new ALPHA telescope and Observatory – ASI 1600MM Pro Lens and Hyper Star Lens" data-embed-button="media_browser" data-entity-embed-display="media_image" data-entity-embed-display-settings="{&quot;image_style&quot;:&quot;medium&quot;,&quot;image_link&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-entity-type="media" data-entity-uuid="129eb64d-366d-49ed-b261-c24491305ea6" title="ALPHA Parts - Astro Camera and Lens" data-langcode="en" class="embedded-entity"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image_formatter' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image-formatter.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image_style' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/image-style.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image.html.twig' --> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/ALPHA%20Parts%20Received%20-%20ASI%201600MM%20Pro%20Lens%20Camera%20and%20HyperStar%20Lens.jpg?itok=oBU3PCRj" alt="Parts received so far for the new ALPHA telescope and Observatory – ASI 1600MM Pro Lens and Hyper Star Lens" title="ALPHA Parts - Astro Camera and Lens" typeof="foaf:Image" /><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image.html.twig' --><!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/image-style.html.twig' --><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image-formatter.html.twig' --></div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/entity_embed/templates/entity-embed-container.html.twig' --> <figcaption>Above: Parts received so far for the new ALPHA telescope and Observatory – ZWO 1600MM Pro Cooled CMOS Camera and HyperStar Lens.</figcaption></figure><!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/content-edit/filter-caption.html.twig' --><p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'filter_caption' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/content-edit/filter-caption.html.twig' --> <figure role="group" class="align-left"><!-- THEME DEBUG --><!-- THEME HOOK: 'entity_embed_container' --><!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/entity_embed/templates/entity-embed-container.html.twig' --><div alt="Professor Mabson demonstrates how camera and lens will be attached to the ALPHA telescope." data-embed-button="media_browser" data-entity-embed-display="media_image" data-entity-embed-display-settings="{&quot;image_style&quot;:&quot;large&quot;,&quot;image_link&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-entity-type="media" data-entity-uuid="547f9561-20d6-45a2-8155-591197cffa6b" title="Professor Mabson with Telescope Astro ALPHA" data-langcode="en" class="embedded-entity"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image_formatter' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image-formatter.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image_style' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/image-style.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image.html.twig' --> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/Professor%20Mabson%20demonstrates%20ALPHA%20lens%20attachments.jpg?itok=DJDZyB1M" alt="Professor Mabson demonstrates how camera and lens will be attached to the ALPHA telescope." title="Professor Mabson with Telescope Astro ALPHA" typeof="foaf:Image" /><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image.html.twig' --><!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/image-style.html.twig' --><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image-formatter.html.twig' --></div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/entity_embed/templates/entity-embed-container.html.twig' --> <figcaption>Capitol Tech Astronautical Engineering Professor Dr. Marcel Mabson demonstrates how camera and lens will be attached to the ALPHA telescope.</figcaption></figure><!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/content-edit/filter-caption.html.twig' --><p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><span>The ZWO 1600MM camera will be ALPHA’s “eyes to the universe” – this camera will enable operators to view objects as if they were looking through an eyepiece. One of the benefits of a CMOS camera is its ability to detect fainter objects. To assist with the detection of the object, the camera has a built-in cooler, which enables the CMOS chip to be cooled by -25 degrees, the current ambient temperature. The ability to cool the camera is essential – the colder you can make a device, the less thermal noise will be in the images. Due to faint objects, we need to capture multiple images and perform “stacking”. This procedure increases the signal/ratio and aids in pulling out data on the object. The image below demonstrates this. NGC7635, or by its famous name, the “bubble nebula”, is located in the constellation Cassiopeia. The first image is a 120-second image, the second is a 10-minute image, and the third is a 2.5-hour image. As we can see, the more data that is collected, the more detail that can be extracted from the object and less noise will be present in the images.  </span></span></span></p> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'filter_caption' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/content-edit/filter-caption.html.twig' --> <figure role="group" class="align-left"><!-- THEME DEBUG --><!-- THEME HOOK: 'entity_embed_container' --><!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/entity_embed/templates/entity-embed-container.html.twig' --><div alt="Example of Stacking Photo Method using CMOS Camera" data-embed-button="media_browser" data-entity-embed-display="media_image" data-entity-embed-display-settings="{&quot;image_style&quot;:&quot;large&quot;,&quot;image_link&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-entity-type="media" data-entity-uuid="81b562ad-aecf-42f1-90bb-1bdf58b0d6cc" title="ALPHA Example of Stacking Photos using CMOS Camera Astro" data-langcode="en" class="embedded-entity"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image_formatter' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image-formatter.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image_style' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/image-style.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image.html.twig' --> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/Example%20of%20Stacking%20Photos%20using%20CMOS%20Camera%20ALPHA.png?itok=jsiUplLd" alt="Example of Stacking Photo Method using CMOS Camera" title="ALPHA Example of Stacking Photos using CMOS Camera Astro" typeof="foaf:Image" /><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image.html.twig' --><!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/image-style.html.twig' --><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image-formatter.html.twig' --></div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/entity_embed/templates/entity-embed-container.html.twig' --> <figcaption>(Three images demonstrating “stacking” method of cooled CMOS camera to detect faint celestial objects. Left: 120-minute exposure, Center: 10-minute exposure, Right: 2.5-hour exposure)</figcaption></figure><!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/content-edit/filter-caption.html.twig' --><p> </p> <p><span><span><span>Calibration Data:</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>While we are able to cool the camera to lower its thermal noise, we cannot eliminate all thermal noise from the device. To remove unwanted noise from the images, we create calibration data called “dark and bias” frames. A dark calibration frame allows us to create an image that contains remaining thermal noise at a given exposure and temperature. This dark frame is then subtracted from the image. In addition, a calibration frame called a “bias” frame is created. As the camera reads data from each pixel, they will introduce “read” noise. This read noise creates a pattern of various “shades” that can appear on the images. The final calibration data we create is a “flat” frame. As data is taken from the camera, imperfections can be detected, not from the camera device but from the telescope itself. Dust, hair, and other interfering artifacts can appear on the corrector plate of the telescope. At the beginning or end of an imaging session, we create a flat frame that captures the state of the main lens and we can remove any artifacts from the images. Below is an example, from M81 with and without calibration. Notice the image without any calibration added. It contains two small rings – this is dust that has collected on the optics lens and the image now contains bias noise (brighter areas around the center and upper right parts of the image), while the second image shows calibration with all artifacts removed. </span></span></span></p> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'filter_caption' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/content-edit/filter-caption.html.twig' --> <figure role="group" class="align-left"><!-- THEME DEBUG --><!-- THEME HOOK: 'entity_embed_container' --><!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/entity_embed/templates/entity-embed-container.html.twig' --><div alt="M81 Images with and without calibration data added" data-embed-button="media_browser" data-entity-embed-display="media_image" data-entity-embed-display-settings="{&quot;image_style&quot;:&quot;large&quot;,&quot;image_link&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-entity-type="media" data-entity-uuid="2c1080b8-efc7-4b2d-bb60-f5eb3f4e71e7" title="ALPHA Astro Images M81 with / without Calibration Data" data-langcode="en" class="embedded-entity"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image_formatter' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image-formatter.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image_style' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/image-style.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image.html.twig' --> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/ALPHA%20M81%20with%20and%20without%20Calibration%20data.jpg?itok=kwo80N7n" alt="M81 Images with and without calibration data added" title="ALPHA Astro Images M81 with / without Calibration Data" typeof="foaf:Image" /><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image.html.twig' --><!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/image-style.html.twig' --><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image-formatter.html.twig' --></div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/entity_embed/templates/entity-embed-container.html.twig' --> <figcaption>(Left: M81 without Calibration data with artifacts intact, Right: M81 with Calibration data added with artifacts removed)</figcaption></figure><!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/content-edit/filter-caption.html.twig' --><p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><span>Why Monochrome?: </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>All images generated by ALPHA will be in monochrome (black and white). There are various camera configurations that allow a user to generate a color image – however, they have a drawback. ALPHA’s goal is to detect faint asteroid targets. In order for a color to be generated by the camera, each pixel of the device would have to be divided into a debayer matrix. This means that some pixels will have a green filter, and others will have red and blue. This, in turn, lowers the sensitivity of the camera. To allow maximum sensitivity, ALPHA will use a monochrome camera, which allows each pixel to use 100% of its area to capture light and maximize image captures and q</span></span></span><span><span><span>uality.</span></span></span></p> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'filter_caption' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/content-edit/filter-caption.html.twig' --> <figure role="group" class="align-left"><!-- THEME DEBUG --><!-- THEME HOOK: 'entity_embed_container' --><!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/entity_embed/templates/entity-embed-container.html.twig' --><div alt="M33 Triangulum Galaxy" data-embed-button="media_browser" data-entity-embed-display="media_image" data-entity-embed-display-settings="{&quot;image_style&quot;:&quot;large&quot;,&quot;image_link&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-entity-type="media" data-entity-uuid="eeaa73fa-5b1c-4930-bc8c-42e0e544cae5" title="ALPHA Astro M33 Triangulum Galaxy" data-langcode="en" class="embedded-entity"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image_formatter' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image-formatter.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image_style' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/image-style.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image.html.twig' --> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/ALPHA%20M33%20Triangulum%20Galaxy.jpg?itok=s8ybqNh8" alt="M33 Triangulum Galaxy" title="ALPHA Astro M33 Triangulum Galaxy" typeof="foaf:Image" /><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image.html.twig' --><!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/image-style.html.twig' --><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image-formatter.html.twig' --></div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/entity_embed/templates/entity-embed-container.html.twig' --> <figcaption>Above: Image of M33 Triangulum Galaxy</figcaption></figure><!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/content-edit/filter-caption.html.twig' --><p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><span>Asteroid detection: </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>ALPHA’s primary goal will be to detect and perform follow-up studies of asteroids and comets. To perform this, ALPHA will be configured in what is known as “F2 configuration”. The F ratio describes the total magnification of the optical system. In its native F10 configuration, ALPHA’s telescope will have over 2800mm of focal length available. While this may seem advantageous for the telescope, a major drawback with high focal length telescopes is the time required to collect enough light for a given object. Many of ALPHA’s objects are fast moving – thus, if an exposure is long enough, the target of interest would form a “streak” or line across the image. Another drawback of this configuration is the field of view (FOV) is small and thus, the telescope would need to be able to move with the object or else it will move out of the telescope’s view. To resolve this, ALPHA will use the Hyperstar system. The Hyperstar system replaces the telescopes secondary memory and transforms the telescope from a native F10, 2800mm system to a F2, 560mm system. This provides ALPHA with a FOV of ~3 degrees, meaning that in what a F10 system could do in 1 hour, the F2 configuration the system can accomplish in ~25 minutes. ALPHA will remain in the F2 configuration for the majority of its time during high lunar phases, and will switch to a F6.3 configuration for student projects and community outreach events. </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>Visit our <a href="https://www.captechu.edu/degrees-and-programs/bachelors-degrees/astronautical-engineering-bs">website</a> to learn more about <a href="https://www.captechu.edu/degrees-and-programs/bachelors-degrees/astronautical-engineering-bs">astronautical engineering</a> and Capitol Tech’s other <a href="https://www.captechu.edu/fields-of-study/aviation-and-unmanned-systems">aviation programs</a>. Many of our courses are available both on-campus and online. For more information, contact <a href="mailto:admissions@captechu.edu"> The Capitol Tech Admissions Team </a>.</span></span></span></p> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--body--blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--field-published-on--blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-published-on.html.twig * field--node--blog-post.html.twig * field--field-published-on.html.twig * field--datetime.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--field-published-on--blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--field-published-on--blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-tags--blog-post.html.twig x field--node--field-tags.html.twig * field--node--blog-post.html.twig * field--field-tags.html.twig 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field--paragraph--field-color.html.twig * field--paragraph--section.html.twig * field--field-color.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--paragraph--field-color--section.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--paragraph--field-color--section.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--paragraph--field-placement--section.html.twig * field--paragraph--field-placement.html.twig * field--paragraph--section.html.twig * field--field-placement.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--paragraph--field-placement--section.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--paragraph--field-placement--section.html.twig' --> </div> </section> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/paragraph/paragraph--section.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> Fri, 25 Feb 2022 17:40:47 +0000 emdecker 8406 at https://www.captechu.edu A President's Day Celebration of Our STEM Leaders https://www.captechu.edu/blog/presidents-day-celebration-of-our-stem-leaders <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--title--blog-post.html.twig * field--node--title.html.twig * field--node--blog-post.html.twig * field--title.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--title--blog-post.html.twig' --> A President&#039;s Day Celebration of Our STEM Leaders <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--title--blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--uid--blog-post.html.twig x 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'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <span> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'time' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/time.html.twig' --> <time datetime="2022-02-21T10:27:09-05:00" title="Monday, February 21, 2022 - 10:27">February 21, 2022</time><br/><br/> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/time.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--field-image--blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-image.html.twig * field--node--blog-post.html.twig * field--field-image.html.twig * field--image.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--field-image--blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image_formatter' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image-formatter.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image.html.twig' --> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/pexels-matthew-johnson-5851949%20-%20Mt%20Rushmore.jpg" width="640" alt="Mt. Rushmore" typeof="foaf:Image" /> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image-formatter.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--field-image--blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--body--blog-post.html.twig * field--node--body.html.twig * field--node--blog-post.html.twig * field--body.html.twig * field--text-with-summary.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--body--blog-post.html.twig' --> <p> It’s President’s Day here in the United States, a time to celebrate the past leaders of this country and all they have done to further develop it. This year, the Capitol Technology blog would like to celebrate by highlighting a few Presidents’ contributions to the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).</p> <p> According to reporter Christina P. Hooton of <a href="https://www.fishersci.com/us/en/scientific-products/publications/lab-reporter/2021/issue-1/us-presidents-and-science-a-retrospective.html">Fisher Scientific</a>, there are plenty of presidents who contributed to what is commonly known today as STEM. John Adams, for example, made great medical strides during his presidency. “Perhaps one of his most lasting contributions is signing into law the Act for the Relief of Sick and Disabled Seamen. This… led the way for the present-day Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other federal health programs.” Franklin Roosevelt spearheaded government-funded research for cancer treatment. “The National Cancer Act of 1937, signed into law by President Roosevelt, led to the creation of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and was the first time Congress provided funding for a non-communicable disease.” It is because of this act that chemotherapy exists, and that thousands of cancer treatment facilities across America get their funding. </p> <p> One of the biggest leaps in the aerospace and astronomical fields is the moon landing of 1969, made possible by John F. Kennedy. He “set the goal of landing a man on the Moon and returning him safely to Earth by the end of the 1960s. Although his dream wasn’t realized until after his death, President Kennedy’s leadership inspired an array of people — from aerospace engineers to production workers — and set the stage for a number of successful space expeditions.” Just after Kennedy’s time, the push for environmentalism grew, and Richard Nixon signed several laws into place to help with this movement. These laws “include[d] the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Endangered Species Act, and the Marine Mammal Protection Act. He also proposed the establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency.” The various Acts and the EPA helped to curb the drastic pollution encroaching the nation, and continue to serve as regulators today.</p> <p>The pursuit for a better environment and the development of medical technology was further expanded by Barack Obama, who created the Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN). “The Precision Medicine Initiative aims to improve disease treatments by tailoring them to the unique characteristics of each individual’s genes, environment, and lifestyle. To further this work, the All of Us research program seeks to build a diverse health database with the help of one million U.S. citizens.”</p> <p>The modern age of STEM would not be what it is without the effort of past American presidents. This President’s Day, take some time to learn about the countless other contributions our leaders have made, and reflect on what can be done to improve upon their actions.</p> <p>Capitol Tech offers many opportunities in all STEM fields, where you can pursue careers to help pave the way to further science and technological development. To learn more about these programs, visit <a href="https://www.captechu.edu/">our website</a> and peruse the various courses and degrees offered. Many courses are available both on campus and online. For more information, contact <a href="mailto:admissions@captechu.edu"> the Capitol Tech Admissions team</a>.</p> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--body--blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--field-published-on--blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-published-on.html.twig * field--node--blog-post.html.twig * field--field-published-on.html.twig * field--datetime.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--field-published-on--blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--field-published-on--blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-tags--blog-post.html.twig x field--node--field-tags.html.twig * field--node--blog-post.html.twig * field--field-tags.html.twig * 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'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--field-og-image--blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-rows--blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-rows.html.twig * field--node--blog-post.html.twig * field--field-rows.html.twig * field--entity-reference-revisions.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--section--default.html.twig x paragraph--section.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig * paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/paragraph/paragraph--section.html.twig' --> <section id="section-34696" class="section background-white"> <div class="super-contained"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--paragraph--field-color--section.html.twig * field--paragraph--field-color.html.twig * field--paragraph--section.html.twig * field--field-color.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--paragraph--field-color--section.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--paragraph--field-color--section.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--paragraph--field-placement--section.html.twig * field--paragraph--field-placement.html.twig * field--paragraph--section.html.twig * field--field-placement.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--paragraph--field-placement--section.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--paragraph--field-placement--section.html.twig' --> </div> </section> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/paragraph/paragraph--section.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> Mon, 21 Feb 2022 15:27:09 +0000 emdecker 8381 at https://www.captechu.edu Orbiting the Unknown │ ALPHA Teaser Series #2 https://www.captechu.edu/blog/orbiting-unknown-alpha-teaser-series-2 <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--title--blog-post.html.twig * field--node--title.html.twig * field--node--blog-post.html.twig * field--title.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--title--blog-post.html.twig' --> Orbiting the Unknown │ ALPHA Teaser Series #2 <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--title--blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--uid--blog-post.html.twig x 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'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image-formatter.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image.html.twig' --> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/Eclipsing%20stars.jpg" width="640" alt="Eclipsing variable stars" typeof="foaf:Image" /> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image-formatter.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--field-image--blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--body--blog-post.html.twig * field--node--body.html.twig * field--node--blog-post.html.twig * field--body.html.twig * field--text-with-summary.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--body--blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'filter_caption' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/content-edit/filter-caption.html.twig' --> <figure role="group"><!-- THEME DEBUG --><!-- THEME HOOK: 'entity_embed_container' --><!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/entity_embed/templates/entity-embed-container.html.twig' --><div alt="Phase diagram graph of eclipsing variable star" data-embed-button="media_browser" data-entity-embed-display="media_image" data-entity-embed-display-settings="{&quot;image_style&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;image_link&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-entity-type="media" data-entity-uuid="d19888a2-1338-4ff5-b577-62f67a0ecfc4" title="Phase diagram graph of eclipsing variable star" data-langcode="en" class="embedded-entity"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image_formatter' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image-formatter.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image.html.twig' --> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/Phase%20diagram%20graph%20of%20eclipsing%20stars.jpg" alt="Phase diagram graph of eclipsing variable star" title="Phase diagram graph of eclipsing variable star" typeof="foaf:Image" /><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image.html.twig' --><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image-formatter.html.twig' --></div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/entity_embed/templates/entity-embed-container.html.twig' --> <figcaption>Photo Credit: Prof. Marcel Mabson, Capitol Technology University, Phase diagram graph of eclipsing variable star V0915_Per orbital period</figcaption></figure><!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/content-edit/filter-caption.html.twig' --><p> </p> <p>While we await the arrival of Capitol Tech’s new <a href="https://www.captechu.edu/news-events/observatory-coming-capitol-campus" target="_blank">ALPHA Observatory</a>, we would like to share another example of the type of data that high-powered telescopes can produce. The above image shows output captured and evaluated by Capitol Tech Astronautical Engineering student and designated ALPHA intern, Ainsley Fitzhugh. Ainsley was selected as the head intern to work with ALPHA, and in preparation, is learning more about translating the type of data that ALPHA will produce. Ainsley was able to successfully compute the orbital period of a paired star known as the eclipsing variable star V0915_Per. These two stars orbit each other and once every 6.5 hours they eclipse, resulting in a drop in brightness visible to the eye. In the graph above, a large drop in magnitude can be seen from the primary star passing in front of the secondary star, and the smaller drop is seen from the secondary star passing in front of the primary. This graph is called a “phase diagram” graph, where the x-axis indicates star brightness (magnitude) and y-axis indicates phase. This is an example of what is known as a “contact binary star system,” or a system with two stars so close together that they either touch or share gaseous envelopes. This data was also retrieved using the telescope of Astronautical Engineering <a href="https://www.captechu.edu/faculty-staff/marcel-mabson" target="_blank">Professor Marcel Mabson</a>, similarly to the image of <a href="https://www.captechu.edu/blog/skywatching-professor-mabson-alpha-teaser-series-1" target="_blank">comet C/2019 L3 ATLAS</a> captured last month. The ALPHA observatory will be able to produce images like these and generate data on near-earth objects (NEOs) of interest such as comets and asteroids. </p> <p>We will continue to share more information about the preparations being made for the arrival of ALPHA. Stay in the loop by following our <a href="https://www.captechu.edu/blog" target="_blank">blog</a> and social media! </p> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--body--blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--field-published-on--blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-published-on.html.twig * field--node--blog-post.html.twig * field--field-published-on.html.twig * field--datetime.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--field-published-on--blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--field-published-on--blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-tags--blog-post.html.twig x field--node--field-tags.html.twig * field--node--blog-post.html.twig * field--field-tags.html.twig * 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THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-rows--blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-rows.html.twig * field--node--blog-post.html.twig * field--field-rows.html.twig * field--entity-reference-revisions.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--section--default.html.twig x paragraph--section.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig * paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/paragraph/paragraph--section.html.twig' --> <section id="section-34561" class="section background-white"> <div class="super-contained"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--paragraph--field-color--section.html.twig * field--paragraph--field-color.html.twig * field--paragraph--section.html.twig * field--field-color.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--paragraph--field-color--section.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--paragraph--field-color--section.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--paragraph--field-placement--section.html.twig * field--paragraph--field-placement.html.twig * field--paragraph--section.html.twig * field--field-placement.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--paragraph--field-placement--section.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--paragraph--field-placement--section.html.twig' --> </div> </section> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/paragraph/paragraph--section.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> Fri, 11 Feb 2022 20:49:26 +0000 emdecker 8351 at https://www.captechu.edu Public Radio Broadcasting Day - A Glimpse at Capitol History https://www.captechu.edu/blog/public-radio-broadcasting-day-glimpse-capitol-history <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--title--blog-post.html.twig * field--node--title.html.twig * field--node--blog-post.html.twig * field--title.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--title--blog-post.html.twig' --> Public Radio Broadcasting Day - A Glimpse at Capitol History <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--title--blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--uid--blog-post.html.twig x field--node--uid.html.twig * field--node--blog-post.html.twig * field--uid.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <span> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'username' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/user/username.html.twig' --> <span lang="" about="/user/69196" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">emdecker</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/user/username.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--created--blog-post.html.twig x field--node--created.html.twig * field--node--blog-post.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <span> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'time' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/time.html.twig' --> <time datetime="2022-01-13T14:58:17-05:00" title="Thursday, January 13, 2022 - 14:58">January 13, 2022</time><br/><br/> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/time.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--field-image--blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-image.html.twig * field--node--blog-post.html.twig * field--field-image.html.twig * field--image.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--field-image--blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image_formatter' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image-formatter.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image.html.twig' --> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/Capitol%20Technology%20University%20Campus_1.png" width="640" alt="Capitol Technology University Campus" typeof="foaf:Image" /> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image-formatter.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--field-image--blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--body--blog-post.html.twig * field--node--body.html.twig * field--node--blog-post.html.twig * field--body.html.twig * field--text-with-summary.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--body--blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'filter_caption' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/content-edit/filter-caption.html.twig' --> <figure role="group" class="align-center"><!-- THEME DEBUG --><!-- THEME HOOK: 'entity_embed_container' --><!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/entity_embed/templates/entity-embed-container.html.twig' --><div alt="Capitol Radio Engineering Institute CREI 1927" data-embed-button="media_browser" data-entity-embed-display="media_image" data-entity-embed-display-settings="{&quot;image_style&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;image_link&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-entity-type="media" data-entity-uuid="e7c730e8-7ab0-4000-9fc9-6e09144b82a5" title="Capitol Radio Engineering Institute (CREI) 1927" data-langcode="en" class="embedded-entity"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image_formatter' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image-formatter.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image.html.twig' --> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/Capitol%20Radio%20Engineering%20Institute%20CREI%201927.jpg" alt="Capitol Radio Engineering Institute CREI 1927" title="Capitol Radio Engineering Institute (CREI) 1927" typeof="foaf:Image" /><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image.html.twig' --><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image-formatter.html.twig' --></div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/entity_embed/templates/entity-embed-container.html.twig' --> <figcaption>Capitol Radio Engineering Institute (CREI) 1927</figcaption></figure><!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/content-edit/filter-caption.html.twig' --><p> </p> <p><span><span><span>January 13<sup>th</sup> marks the celebration of Public Radio Broadcasting Day, a day honoring the invention of the radio and the significant role it has played throughout history. Many people helped make the radio possible, contributing to its creation and evolution over the decades. Guglielmo Marconi is credited as the inventor of the first radio to transmit long distance morse code signals across the Atlantic Ocean in 1901, although Nikolai Tesla was also working on radio technology at the time and is often argued to be the true inventor of the radio. Tesla’s studies started in 1886 when he proved the existence of radio waves and this led to the invention of his Tesla coil, which Marconi would later use in his radio demonstration. Lee de Forest is considered the “Father of Radio” as he expanded on Marconi’s radio device to produce faster, more reliable signals, and transmitted the first public broadcast in 1910. Advancements in radio technology would eventually lead to the invention of many other devices like televisions, satellites, cell phones, and the internet. The radio and its ability to broadcast has had lasting impacts on global communication, culture, and society as a whole.</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>Some may not realize that Capitol Technology University has a strong connection with the radio, as the University was founded by a U.S. Navy Radioman named Eugene H. Rietzke. In his lifetime (during World War I and in the early 1900s), radios were initially used as a way for military forces to communicate with each other, rather than as a means of entertainment. Radio technology was still rudimentary despite a desperate need for reliable communications systems during wartime. Limitations of radio use were due to issues with shorter waves of frequency, cumbersome and heavy equipment, transmission and signal unreliability, and personnel training.</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>Rietzke recognized the need for better radio technology and education. Thus, he founded <a href="/blog/capitol-technology-universitys-recounts-its-history-radio-engineering-national-radio-day">Capitol Radio Engineering Institute (CREI)</a> in 1927, which would later become Capitol Technology University. It began as a trade school, which is a technical school designed to train students in a specific trade career. <a href="https://www.captechu.edu/about-capitol/capitol-history">When he started his school</a>, he only had 40 students, but he worked tirelessly to provide a curriculum, hands-on experience, and even wrote his own textbook to address the shortage of a specialized workforce in the field of radio. His students were able to learn from a field professional and study in laboratories with real equipment like vacuum tube radios, analog computers, and other electronics of the time. By the start of WWII, radio technology had vastly improved and CREI was ready with not 40, but now 3,000 well-trained technicians prepared for this new era of radio. And Capitol has grown ever since.</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>Although starting from small beginnings and with limited resources, Rietzke saw a need for advancement and strove for better. Rietzke once said “if you have imagination and if you have the willingness…I don’t see how you could fail,” (Jarrell, 2002). This ideal remains a part of Capitol today as students are always encouraged to find new ways to approach society’s needs, explore evolving technology, acquire hands-on laboratory experience, and learn from field professionals through the University’s many <a href="https://www.captechu.edu/degrees-and-programs">undergraduate and graduate programs</a>.</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>For more information on Capitol history, visit the University’s website <a href="/about-capitol/capitol-history">here</a>.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'filter_caption' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/content-edit/filter-caption.html.twig' --> <figure role="group"><!-- THEME DEBUG --><!-- THEME HOOK: 'entity_embed_container' --><!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/entity_embed/templates/entity-embed-container.html.twig' --><div alt="CREI Residence Students in Vacuum Tube Radio Lab" data-embed-button="media_browser" data-entity-embed-display="media_image" data-entity-embed-display-settings="{&quot;image_style&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;image_link&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-entity-type="media" data-entity-uuid="729eebb9-67f2-41a7-9a00-47cbe684cb43" title="CREI Residence Students in Vacuum Tube Radio Lab" data-langcode="en" class="embedded-entity"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image_formatter' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image-formatter.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image.html.twig' --> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/CREI%20Residence%20Students%20in%20Vacuum%20Tube%20Radio%20Lab.jpg" alt="CREI Residence Students in Vacuum Tube Radio Lab" title="CREI Residence Students in Vacuum Tube Radio Lab" typeof="foaf:Image" /><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image.html.twig' --><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image-formatter.html.twig' --></div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/entity_embed/templates/entity-embed-container.html.twig' --> <figcaption>CREI Residence Students in Vacuum Tube Radio Lab</figcaption></figure><!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/content-edit/filter-caption.html.twig' --><p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><span>References:</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><em>Golden Age of Radio in the US.</em> (2022). Digital Public Library of America. Retrieved from <a href="https://dp.la/exhibitions/radio-golden-age/radio-frontlines">https://dp.la/exhibitions/radio-golden-age/radio-frontlines</a></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>Jarrell, H. J. (2002). <em>The Evolution of Capitol College: An Oral History</em>. Capitol College.</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>Smith, J. Y. (1983). <em>Eugene H. Rietzke, 85, Dies</em>. Washington Post. Retrieved from <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/1983/01/05/eugene-h-rietzke-85-dies/bd1ee86d-56db-408a-ab2d-6362ed271c7d/">https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/1983/01/05/eugene-h-rietzke-85-dies/bd1ee86d-56db-408a-ab2d-6362ed271c7d/</a></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><em>Birth of public radio broadcasting</em>. (2022, Jan 11). In <em>Wikipedia</em>. Retrieved from <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birth_of_public_radio_broadcasting">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birth_of_public_radio_broadcasting</a></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><span>Photo Credits: </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>Jarrell, H. J. (2002). <em>The Evolution of Capitol College: An Oral History</em>. Capitol College.</span></span></span></p> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--body--blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--field-published-on--blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-published-on.html.twig * field--node--blog-post.html.twig * field--field-published-on.html.twig * field--datetime.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--field-published-on--blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--field-published-on--blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-tags--blog-post.html.twig x field--node--field-tags.html.twig * field--node--blog-post.html.twig * field--field-tags.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 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BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--paragraph--field-color--section.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--paragraph--field-color--section.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--paragraph--field-placement--section.html.twig * field--paragraph--field-placement.html.twig * field--paragraph--section.html.twig * field--field-placement.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--paragraph--field-placement--section.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--paragraph--field-placement--section.html.twig' --> </div> </section> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/paragraph/paragraph--section.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> Thu, 13 Jan 2022 19:58:17 +0000 emdecker 8241 at https://www.captechu.edu National Science Fiction Day: A History of Science and Technology in Fiction https://www.captechu.edu/blog/national-science-fiction-day-history-of-science-and-technology-fiction <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--title--blog-post.html.twig * field--node--title.html.twig * field--node--blog-post.html.twig * field--title.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--title--blog-post.html.twig' --> National Science Fiction Day: A History of Science and Technology in Fiction <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--title--blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--uid--blog-post.html.twig x field--node--uid.html.twig * field--node--blog-post.html.twig * field--uid.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <span> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'username' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/user/username.html.twig' --> <span lang="" about="/user/69196" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">emdecker</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/user/username.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--created--blog-post.html.twig x field--node--created.html.twig * field--node--blog-post.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <span> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'time' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/time.html.twig' --> <time datetime="2022-01-04T15:12:48-05:00" title="Tuesday, January 4, 2022 - 15:12">January 4, 2022</time><br/><br/> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/time.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--field-image--blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-image.html.twig * field--node--blog-post.html.twig * field--field-image.html.twig * field--image.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--field-image--blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image_formatter' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image-formatter.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image.html.twig' --> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/Happy%20National%20Science%20Fiction%20Day.jpg" width="600" alt="Happy National Science Fiction Day!" typeof="foaf:Image" /> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image-formatter.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--field-image--blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--body--blog-post.html.twig * field--node--body.html.twig * field--node--blog-post.html.twig * field--body.html.twig * field--text-with-summary.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--body--blog-post.html.twig' --> <p><span><span><span><span><span>January 2 marked the annual celebration of National Science Fiction Day. By no coincidence, this date is also the birthday of Isaac Asimov, a famous science fiction writer and professor of biochemistry. This day of celebration was chosen to honor Asimov (author of “I, Robot”) who, along with Robert A. Heinlein (“Starship Troopers”) and Arthur C. Clarke (“2001: A Space Odyssey”), is considered one of the three most influential sci-fi writers of the all time. </span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>Science fiction, or “sci-fi”, is a broad term used to define the genre and it is often categorized as any fictional narrative that involves science and technology. More specifically, it is “fiction based on imagined future scientific or technological advances”, but can also be defined as “the literature of the human species encountering change or societal shifts”. Sci-fi is not only a genre of literature, but also refers to movies, TV shows, comics, and other media.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>Science fiction has a played a surprisingly important role in our culture over the centuries, with a long history that dates back to the BCE era. Translated texts from ancient Mesopotamia, India, and Greece give depictions of space and air travel, advanced weaponry and technology, other worlds, and man’s search for meaning. Japanese tales from 720 CE are seen to detail time travel and humans living under the sea. Middle Eastern folklore of the 10<sup>th</sup> century feature cosmic and intergalactic travels, as well as usage of submarine-like vessels. Themes during the European Middle Ages (12<sup>th</sup> century) included robots, self-operating machinery, and advanced biology. The Age of Enlightenment in the 17<sup>th</sup> century gave rise to an interest in scientific discovery, and thus many works of science fiction developed during this time. But Mary Shelley in the 19<sup>th</sup> century truly defined the genre with her famous work “Frankenstein” which explored themes of science, technology, and the moral aspects implicit in their use. The genre has never looked back since, with artists in every field finding ways to express their sci-fi ideas to this very day.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>There is a reason why science fiction has been so important for so long - because it gives voice to mankind’s imagination and search for meaning. It is often called the “literature of ideas”; ideas that can encourage advancement in areas of study, like those offered at Capitol Technology University in </span></span><a href="https://www.captechu.edu/degrees-and-programs/bachelors-degrees/astronautical-engineering-bs"><span><span>Astronautical Engineering</span></span></a><span><span>, </span></span><a href="https://www.captechu.edu/degrees-and-programs/bachelors-degrees/mechatronics-and-robotics-engineering-technology-bs"><span><span>Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering Technology</span></span></a><span><span>, and </span></span><a href="https://www.captechu.edu/degrees-and-programs/bachelors-degrees/unmanned-and-autonomous-systems-bs"><span><span>Unmanned and Autonomous Systems</span></span></a><span><span>, to name just a few. Sci-fi ideas have breathed life into real technologies used today, like cell phones, credit cards, robotics, atomic energy, artificial intelligence (AI), avatars, and many other inventions. Sci-fi not only allows for technological advancements, but for us to look at aspects of society, like equality and morality, and gives us a platform to ask the hard questions and come up with creative answers. It provides insight into viewpoints outside our own. It allows us to explore the potential consequences and outcomes of our imagination, to pave new ways into the unknown. It makes us think about the future and the “what-if” scenarios, to see what is possible or impossible. Sci-fi is certainly a genre to be celebrated, as it has had great influence on our lives and will continue to impact our future.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p>Notable Moments in Sci-fi History<span><span><span><span><span>:</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>2000 BCE – Ancient mythology and texts in the Hindu, Greek, and Mesopotamian cultures are seen to feature sci-fi elements.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>17<sup>th</sup> Century – The Age of Enlightenment begins, with works by Shakespeare, Chaucer, and Francis Bacon providing templates for future sci-fi themes.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>19<sup>th</sup> Century – Mary Shelley writes “Frankenstein”, a novel that introduces advanced science and technology themes, as well as the morality of such advancements.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>1902 – First science fiction film “Le Voyage dans la Lune” by George Méliès debuted.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>1928 – First sci-fi comic strip “Buck Rogers” was published in pulp magazine.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>1937 – John W. Campbell became editor of sci-fi pulp magazine</span></span> “<span><span>Astounding Science Fiction”, sparking great advancements for the genre.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>1938 - "The War of the Worlds" aired on American radio, causing panic to those who believed it was a real invasion and not a sci-fi drama.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>1938 to 1946 – The Golden Age of Science Fiction.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>1939 – Robert A. Heinlein began his career writing stories for Astounding Science Fiction magazine, and his impact on the genre was immediately felt.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>1939 – The First World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon) was held during the New York World's Fair.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>1950 – Isaac Asimov wrote first sci-fi novel “Pebble in the Sky”.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>1954 – Journalist Forrest J. Ackerman, founder of the science fiction fandom, coined the term “sci-fi”.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>1955 – “Tomorrowland”, an exhibition of futuristic technology-based attractions, debuted with Disneyland’s Park opening.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>1960s – The New Wave era began, with works like Frank Herbert’s “Dune” marking this era.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>1968 – Author Arthur C. Clarke and Film Director Stanley Kubrick released “2001: A Space Odyssey”, a film noted for its realistic depiction of space travel and its futuristic special effects.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>1980s to 2022 – Cyberpunk era redefines the genre with its unique style, persisting through to modern times today with releases like “The Matrix” movie and similar works.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>Notable Works of Sci-fi</span></span><span><span>:</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><em><span><span>Novels and Novellas</span></span></em></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>Frankenstein – Mary Shelley (1818)</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas – Jules Verne (1872)</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>The Time Machine – H.G. Wells (1895)</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>At the Mountains of Madness – H.P. Lovecraft (1936)</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>The Martian Chronicles – Ray Bradbury (1950)</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>Dune – Frank Herbert (1965)</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? – Philip K. Dick (1968)</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>The Left Hand of Darkness – Ursula K. Le Guin (1969)</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy – Douglas Adams (1979)</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>Contact – Carl Sagan (1985)</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>Watchers – Dean Koontz (1987)</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>Prey – Michael Crichton (2002)</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>Leviathan Wakes – James S. A. Corey (2011)</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><span><em><span><span>Film and Television</span></span></em></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>Le Voyage dans la Lune (1902)</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>Doctor Who (1963)</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>Star Trek: The Original Series (1966)</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>Star Wars Episode IV – A New Hope (1977)</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>Alien (1979)</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>Blade Runner (1982)</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>The Thing (1982)</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>Terminator (1984)</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>Aeon Flux (1991)</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>Stargate (1994)</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>Gattaca (1997)</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>The X Files (1998)</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>The Matrix (1999)</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>Sunshine (2007)</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>District 9 (2009)</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>References:</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><em><span><span>History of science fiction</span></span></em><span><span>. (2022, Jan 3). Wikipedia. Retrieved from </span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_science_fiction"><span><span>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_science_fiction</span></span></a></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><em><span><span>Reasons why science fiction is a great genre of films</span></span></em><span><span>. (2020, Sep 5). Scified. Retrieved from </span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><a href="https://www.scified.com/news/reasons-why-science-fiction-is-a-great-genre-films"><span><span>https://www.scified.com/news/reasons-why-science-fiction-is-a-great-genre-films</span></span></a></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>Strauss, M. (2012, Mar 15). <em>Ten inventions inspired by science fiction</em>. Smithsonian Magazine. 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field--field-rows.html.twig * field--entity-reference-revisions.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'paragraph' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * paragraph--section--default.html.twig x paragraph--section.html.twig * paragraph--default.html.twig * paragraph.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/paragraph/paragraph--section.html.twig' --> <section id="section-33846" class="section background-white"> <div class="super-contained"> <div class="section-title--area "> <h2 class="section-title--title h1" id="national-science-fiction-day:-a-history-of-science-and-technology-in-fiction">National Science Fiction Day: A History of Science and Technology in Fiction</h2> <p></p> </div> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--paragraph--field-color--section.html.twig * field--paragraph--field-color.html.twig 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'core/themes/stable9/templates/user/username.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--created--blog-post.html.twig x field--node--created.html.twig * field--node--blog-post.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <span> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'time' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/time.html.twig' --> <time datetime="2018-09-21T09:06:04-04:00" title="Friday, September 21, 2018 - 09:06">September 21, 2018</time><br/><br/> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/time.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--field-image--blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-image.html.twig * field--node--blog-post.html.twig * field--field-image.html.twig * field--image.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--field-image--blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image_formatter' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image-formatter.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image.html.twig' --> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/evolution-of-mechatronics.png" width="593" alt="evolution of mechatronics engineering" typeof="foaf:Image" /> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image-formatter.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--field-image--blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--body--blog-post.html.twig * field--node--body.html.twig * field--node--blog-post.html.twig * field--body.html.twig * field--text-with-summary.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--body--blog-post.html.twig' --> <p>If you’re exploring the study of engineering, you may have stumbled across a field called <a href="https://www.captechu.edu/degrees-and-programs/bachelors-degrees/mechatronics-engineering-bs">mechatronics</a>. What is mechatronics engineering and what exactly do mechatronics engineers do?</p> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'entity_embed_container' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/entity_embed/templates/entity-embed-container.html.twig' --> <div alt="evolution of mechatronics engineering" data-embed-button="media_browser" data-entity-embed-display="media_image" data-entity-embed-display-settings="{&quot;image_style&quot;:&quot;medium&quot;,&quot;image_link&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-entity-type="media" data-entity-uuid="c6d7cd00-8b1b-458b-8977-b280a97971a0" title="evolution of mechatronics engineering" class="align-right embedded-entity" data-langcode="en"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image_formatter' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image-formatter.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image_style' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/image-style.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image.html.twig' --> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/evolution-of-mechatronics.png?itok=Xovmw5Aq" alt="evolution of mechatronics engineering" title="evolution of mechatronics engineering" typeof="foaf:Image" /><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image.html.twig' --><!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/image-style.html.twig' --><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image-formatter.html.twig' --></div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/entity_embed/templates/entity-embed-container.html.twig' --> <p>Mechatronics began as an A to Z kind of engineering for a new technological age. It has caught on with students who want to learn all of the skill sets required to build a whole machine by themselves.</p> <p>Mechatronics is a crossover form of engineering born out of the need for engineers with both electrical and mechanical knowledge. Before the 1970s, most household products relied on mechanical engineering alone in their design. Even large manufacturing plants were powered by people controlling mechanically driven devices. The early 1970s saw a shift towards incorporating electrical power with mechanical features into our tools and machines.</p> <p>Think of all of the items in your home that move and are powered by electricity: your washing machine, your ceiling fan, your food processor, your power drill. Designing and building all of the moving parts in your washing machine required mechanical know-how, someone who could make the parts spin just right. But to power the device, that engineer also had to have electrical skills too.</p> <p>In the 1980s, with the boom in microprocessors, mechatronics grew more popular. By the 90s, the field began to incorporate aspects of computer science and programming, creating almost endless possibilities to the usefulness of mechatronics engineering.</p> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'entity_embed_container' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/entity_embed/templates/entity-embed-container.html.twig' --> <div alt="mechatronics engineering in the auto industry" data-embed-button="media_browser" data-entity-embed-display="media_image" data-entity-embed-display-settings="{&quot;image_style&quot;:&quot;large&quot;,&quot;image_link&quot;:&quot;&quot;}" data-entity-type="media" data-entity-uuid="5da83bc5-234f-45f5-98e5-34e068cf8bb0" title="mechatronics in automotive" class="align-left embedded-entity" data-langcode="en"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image_formatter' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image-formatter.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image_style' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/image-style.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image.html.twig' --> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/mechatronics-engineering.png?itok=W8eJxNCo" alt="mechatronics engineering in the auto industry" title="mechatronics in automotive" typeof="foaf:Image" /><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image.html.twig' --><!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/image-style.html.twig' --><!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image-formatter.html.twig' --></div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'modules/contrib/entity_embed/templates/entity-embed-container.html.twig' --> <p>With all of that crossover knowledge, mechatronics engineers have brought amazing features into the products they work on. Cars are a great example. Backup cameras, sensors, and anti-lock breaks all required crossover engineering skills to design and implement. Areas like automation and robotics are also full of mechatronics engineers.</p> <p>“If you build a mechanical thing that is controlled by electrical components that needs software to make it work, then you need mechatronics,” says Capitol’s dean of academics and chair of electrical engineering, Dr. Nayef Abu-Ageel.</p> <p>Capitol Technology University recently developed two new bachelors of science programs in <a href="https://www.captechu.edu/degrees-and-programs/bachelors-degrees/mechatronics-engineering-bs">mechatronics</a> and <a href="https://www.captechu.edu/degrees-and-programs/bachelors-degrees/mechatronics-and-robotics-engineering-technology-bs">mechatronics and robotics</a>.</p> <p>“Our mechatronics programs integrate electrical and mechanical engineering with computer science,” Dr. Abu-Ageel explains, “to give students the capability to build, innovate, and maintain products that span a wide range of things that we see in everyday life.”</p> <p>“Computer drives, a washer, it can be anything that has moving parts in it – cars, electronics systems control, antilock brakes, anything. Wherever you go there are things made using mechatronics. The manufacturing sector itself needs mechatronics engineers. It has machinery that needs to be developed and maintained.”</p> <p>Capitol already has a robotics club, but we are currently planning a lab exclusively designed for mechatronics students to get more of the hands-on skills they need.</p> <p>Says Dr. Abu-Ageel: “We have a strong computer science program. We have a strong electrical engineering program. Adding in the mechanical aspect to create mechatronics programs makes sense for us. The field is really exploding with the growth of automation and we want to open up those opportunities to our students.”</p> <p>Thinking about Capitol? Check out our array of engineering programs <a href="https://www.captechu.edu/fields-of-study/engineering">here</a>. We want you to learn, build, and succeed.</p> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--body--blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--field-published-on--blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-published-on.html.twig * field--node--blog-post.html.twig * field--field-published-on.html.twig * field--datetime.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--field-published-on--blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--field-published-on--blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-tags--blog-post.html.twig x field--node--field-tags.html.twig * field--node--blog-post.html.twig * field--field-tags.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 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BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--field-meta-title--blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--field-meta-title--blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-meta-description--blog-post.html.twig x field--node--field-meta-description.html.twig * field--node--blog-post.html.twig * field--field-meta-description.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--field-meta-description.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--field-meta-description.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--field-keywords--blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-keywords.html.twig * field--node--blog-post.html.twig * field--field-keywords.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--field-keywords--blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--field-keywords--blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-og-title--blog-post.html.twig x field--node--field-og-title.html.twig * field--node--blog-post.html.twig * field--field-og-title.html.twig * field--string-long.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--field-og-title.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--field-og-title.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-og-description--blog-post.html.twig x field--node--field-og-description.html.twig * field--node--blog-post.html.twig * field--field-og-description.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--field-og-description.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--field-og-description.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--field-og-image--blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-og-image.html.twig * field--node--blog-post.html.twig * field--field-og-image.html.twig * field--image.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--field-og-image--blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--field-og-image--blog-post.html.twig' --> Fri, 21 Sep 2018 13:06:04 +0000 Anonymous 3031 at https://www.captechu.edu It’s science, not magic: Capitol researchers harness brainpower to control devices https://www.captechu.edu/blog/its-science-not-magic-capitol-researchers-harness-brainpower-control-devices <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--title--blog-post.html.twig * field--node--title.html.twig * field--node--blog-post.html.twig * field--title.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--title--blog-post.html.twig' --> It’s science, not magic: Capitol researchers harness brainpower to control devices <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--title--blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-legacy-id--blog-post.html.twig x field--node--field-legacy-id.html.twig * field--node--blog-post.html.twig * field--field-legacy-id.html.twig * field--integer.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 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THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--created--blog-post.html.twig x field--node--created.html.twig * field--node--blog-post.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <span> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'time' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/time.html.twig' --> <time datetime="2018-03-16T12:29:32-04:00" title="Friday, March 16, 2018 - 12:29">March 16, 2018</time><br/><br/> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/time.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/themes/stable9/templates/field/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--field-author--blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-author.html.twig * field--node--blog-post.html.twig * field--field-author.html.twig * field--integer.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--field-author--blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--field-author--blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--field-title--blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-title.html.twig * field--node--blog-post.html.twig * field--field-title.html.twig * field--string-long.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--field-title--blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--field-title--blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--field-image--blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-image.html.twig * field--node--blog-post.html.twig * field--field-image.html.twig * field--image.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--field-image--blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image_formatter' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image-formatter.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image.html.twig' --> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/BMI%20March%20update_0.jpg" width="640" alt="Brain-Machine Interface" typeof="foaf:Image" /> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/image-formatter.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--field-image--blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--body--blog-post.html.twig * field--node--body.html.twig * field--node--blog-post.html.twig * field--body.html.twig * field--text-with-summary.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--body--blog-post.html.twig' --> <p>Being able to use your thoughts – no mouse or joystick required – to control computerized devices may once have sounded like sci-fi fantasy, but a research team at Capitol is working on projects that demonstrate such capabilities are very real.</p> <p><img alt="Stock photo of an EEG headset" src="/files/BMI%20March%20update.jpg" />Drs. Jason M. Pittman and Garima Bajwa are co-leading the Brain-Machine Interface program at Capitol, with a lab on campus providing space and equipment for experimentation. Currently on the agenda: enabling humans to fly drones using just their thoughts.</p> <p>“You think ‘drone go up, drone go down, drone go left, drone go right – there’s no joystick,” Pittman explained. “You fly it and think it. We have a team of four students who are working with Dr. Bajwa on this.”</p> <p>In addition to the Capitol community, opportunities are available for students at area community colleges to visit the university and see this technology in action. Capitol will be holding a special BMI workshop on Saturday (March 24) for community college and high school students.</p> <p>“We’ll have activities for them that involve interacting with the drone, or using your brain to interact with a piece of software and control an object moving on a screen – like playing a game of Pong using only your thoughts,” Pittman said. “It’s some pretty cool stuff.”</p> <p>And the potential applications are boundless. Human activities are increasingly linked to a variety of computerized, networked devices that, together, constitute what many refer to as the Internet of Things. Tools like the “personal assistants” Alexa or Siri allow humans to control these devices with voice commands.</p> <p>The technology being explored at Capitol takes the process a step further – one day, Pittman says, we may not need to utter a voiced command to control our devices. They will respond to our thoughts.</p> <p>“It’s exciting and scary,” he says. “Exciting because of the benefits – for instance, people with certain kinds of disabilities or impairments will have access in a way that they didn’t have before. Scary because of the security aspect. A nefarious actor could theoretically get between you and your devices. The lights turn on, leaving you to wonder ‘did I think that?’” There is the potential to mess seriously with people’s minds and sense of agency.”</p> <p>As a cybersecurity expert, it’s part of Pittman’s job to consider such risks and devise ways of mitigating them. For now, though, the BMI workshop’s main focus is to explore the technological possibilities – in ways that are educational and excitement.</p> <p>“We’re having a blast,” Pittman says. “And we hope area students will join us on the 24<sup>th</sup> to join in the fun.”</p> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--body--blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x field--node--field-published-on--blog-post.html.twig * field--node--field-published-on.html.twig * field--node--blog-post.html.twig * field--field-published-on.html.twig * field--datetime.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--field-published-on--blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--field-published-on--blog-post.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-tags--blog-post.html.twig x field--node--field-tags.html.twig * field--node--blog-post.html.twig * field--field-tags.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--field-tags.html.twig' --> Categories: <a href="/taxonomy/term/55" hreflang="en">Faculty</a>, <a href="/taxonomy/term/42" hreflang="en">Engineering Technologies</a> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--field-tags.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'links__node' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: x links--node.html.twig x links--node.html.twig * links.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/navigation/links--node.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/navigation/links--node.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-feature-on-homepage--blog-post.html.twig x field--node--field-feature-on-homepage.html.twig * field--node--blog-post.html.twig * field--field-feature-on-homepage.html.twig * field--boolean.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--field-feature-on-homepage.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--field-feature-on-homepage.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-sort-date--blog-post.html.twig x field--node--field-sort-date.html.twig * field--node--blog-post.html.twig * field--field-sort-date.html.twig * field--datetime.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--field-sort-date.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/captech_theme/templates/field/field--node--field-sort-date.html.twig' --> Fri, 16 Mar 2018 16:29:32 +0000 raherschbach2 237 at https://www.captechu.edu