Capitology Blog

Want to Play a Game ̶ In Space?

October 4, 2019
Our Cactus-1 CubeSat pico-satellite will soon be silently zooming its way through space, orbiting Earth every 90 minutes or so. If you're bored and stop by our command center post-launch, you can even play a game against it. Our orbit game is a logic puzzler called Bulls & Cows, often known by its colorful commercial variant "Mastermind".
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Own IT. Secure IT. Protect IT.

October 3, 2019
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM)! This year’s overarching message – Own IT. Secure IT. Protect IT, from the newly formed Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), sets the stage for a month of exciting cybersecurity-related events all over the nation.
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Drone use in the construction industry

September 25, 2019
For the construction industry drone use provides many benefits, including cost savings, more informed communication, better time management, and improved safety.
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Aircraft health monitoring systems and potential effects on airspace safety

September 23, 2019
More than 44,000 flights carrying over 2.8 million passengers are handled each day. It’s vital to maintain peak operational status for each aircraft through use of aircraft health monitoring systems to improve reliability and safety.
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Capitol Tech’s Degrees Support The Fastest-Growing Jobs for Women in America

September 16, 2019
Find out how Capitol Tech’s degrees support the fastest-growing jobs for women in America. With a tradition of academic excellence and practical learning, Capitol Technology University has equipped its alumni with the knowledge and skills to evolve with the advanced sophistication of technology.  
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Consumer products: prime examples of mechatronics at work

September 16, 2019
Mechatronics brings together various engineering fields to create innovative solutions to everyday problems. Here are a few examples of mechatronics engineering in products you use or see in everyday life.
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How cloud computing is changing cybersecurity

September 9, 2019
As more businesses move toward cloud computing the requirements surrounding securing data are changing, creating the expectation for cybersecurity experts to be well-versed in cloud-specific security strategies.
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A New Doctoral Year Begins

September 6, 2019
The start of any new Doctoral year always brings excitement for the faculty and students. The range of doctorates has grown significantly and we are committed to having STEM doctorates comparable to the best internationally.
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13 Cool Things About Our CubeSat

September 3, 2019
Our Capitol students built a CubeSat, called "Cactus-1". Let's look at some of the new or cutting edge tech our students pioneered or pushed advances on.
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Software programs and apps used in construction management

August 26, 2019
Construction management is impacted by new technology, changing not only how buildings are built but also how building projects are managed. Here is a sample of software programs and apps used in construction management.
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