Capitology Blog

Chasing Galileo: Capitol astronautical engineering students contribute to expand the definition of what we can see

January 29, 2018
The first telescope used for space exploration was made and used by Galileo Galilei in the year 1610.
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Have Fun and Learn Cyber Skills at Capitol's Next Cyber Saturday!

January 26, 2018
Are you a high school or community college student with an interest in computers, coding, gaming and cybersecurity?
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The future is here: Capitol to research brain-machine interfaces

January 26, 2018
Imagine being able to operate your computer without needing a mouse or a keyboard, by controlling it directly with your brain.
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Cyber Security Career Prep: Spotlight Department of Homeland Security

January 25, 2018
What pressing issues do you most worry about? Although the list varies among individuals, many would include the threat of terrorism at or near the top.
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The CubeSat revolution: You too can build and launch your own satellite payload!

January 10, 2018
These are exciting times for the tech-minded. The maker movement is in full swing, with inventions such as the 3-D printer making it feasible to undertake projects that were once prohibitively expensive.
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Cyber Security Career Prep: Spotlight NSA

January 4, 2018
Cyberspace: The new frontier. And criminals are lurking in the protection of its depths. With the rapid evolution of technology and our nation’s ever increasing dependence on digital data, cybercrime is on the rise.
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Galaxies of data: Analytics opens new aerospace frontiers

December 21, 2017
Astrophysicist Carl Sagan was famous for his use of the word “billions.” As he liked to remind viewers of the TV show Cosmos, a galaxy is composed of billions upon billions of stars.
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At technology-focused Capitol, Cyber Battle Team is the sports star

December 19, 2017
The events are intense. They’re fun. And they help cyber security bachelor’s degree students put the concepts they’ve learned into practice, testing their skills against competitors in a real-time environment.
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Learning the language of cybersecurity

December 14, 2017
As in any technical discipline, cybersecurity students learn to master the tools and resources needed for the work they do.
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Eyeing a security clearance? It helps to be prepared

December 12, 2017
It’s the passport into a world of opportunities within government, defense, and other sectors: a security clearance. For students in some fields, such as cybersecurity, being able to obtain one is an absolute must.
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