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Product managers not only lead teams but lead innovation. Cutting-edge fields including aviation, AI, construction, cybersecurity and more are growing at a rapid rate, creating innovative careers in product management all around.

While much of the discussion around generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education has focused on how tools like ChatGPT are ushering in a new wave of concerns around academic integrity, AI has tremendous potential to positively tr

Operating systems serve as the backbone of computer systems, coordinating the interaction between hardware and software and providing the foundation upon which all other applications run. Currently, five major operating systems dominate the vast landscape of computing: Android, Windows, iOS, macOS, and Linux. While each system boasts distinct features, the always present threat of ransomware transcends platforms, targeting them with varying tactics, risks, and outcomes. 

For professionals in architecture, engineering, and construction, Building Information Modeling (BIM) software is a critical tool. This emerging industry of dynamic and versatile tools is reshaping how buildings and infrastructure are designed, constructed, and managed, while also serving as a hotbed for collaboration and innovation. In 2023, the industry was valued at $7.9 billion. In 2030, its revenue is projected to grow to more than $25 billion. 

Over centuries, we've learned much about the moon and its relationship with Earth. We know it's vital to our planet's rotation and climate. We also know it’s drifting. What we don’t know yet is this: why is the moon drifting away?

In a recently announced partnership, NASA and aerospace giant Boeing have joined hands with leading U.S. airlines to embark on a mission that could revolutionize the aviation industry – the creation of the X-66A experimental aircraft. Their collaboration is part of the Sustainable Flight Demonstrator (SFD) project, with the goal of developing the X-66A as a foundational step for sustainability and innovation in aviation. 

The fusion of mechanical engineering, electronics, computer science, and control engineering has given birth to mechatronics – a cutting-edge discipline that is revolutionizing industries like manufacturing, healthcare, and transportation. Perhaps the most significant impacts, however, will be seen in agriculture.

As the official Capitol Tech team packs their bags and prepares to head to the ultimate hackers’ haven in Vegas later this week, some of our friends in the Capitol community may be making the pilgrimage of their own to experience all that DEF CON has to offer. This legendary hacking conference is sure to be bigger and better than ever this year, with product release rumors, red-team hacks, workshops, trainings, villages, speakers, parties, and more hacking than your mind can handle. If you’ve been to a previous DEF CON, you might be used to how things operate, but if it’s your first time, we put together a handy list of dos and don'ts for you to find your way around the madness. You might think it’s straightforward, but for many, DEF CON is uncharted territory. Luckily, Capitol Tech is here to help.

In the ever-changing landscape of education, the popularity of online degree programs has been steadily rising.