Many important inventions were made so long ago in the past that they are taken for granted such as paper in the second century, vaccines in 1796, and refrigeration in the 1850s, to name a few1. With these and many other pivotal inventions as part of human’s normal day, the internet may be the modern equivalent of these life-changing inventions. But how did we get to the internet? We started with the personal computer.

George Washington Carver may be most well-known for his discovery of the peanuts, but he was much more than the just the “peanut man” as some affectionately called him. Carver was an early proponent of crop-rotation, a botanist, a department leader at Tuskegee Institute (now Tuskegee University), and the inventor of hundreds of everyday products.

Mechatronics engineering careers are associated with automation, creating a misconception jobs are only available in certain industries. But, with their varied skills mechatronics engineers get jobs in every industry, including aerospace.

As a mother of two successful young men, Susan Hansen knows that Capitol Tech played a role in their exciting careers. Find out more about how Carl and Joseph explored their STEM interests to drive their personal and professional success.

This profile on Dr. Warren M. Washington is the third post in a month-long series of profiles on Black STEM innovators in honor of Black History Month. Today’s post also celebrates National Weatherperson's Day by focusing on Washington, who is regarded as one of the world's most influential climate scientists for his work on climate modeling.

Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson has paved the way for scientists, women and women of color since she first decided to dedicate her life to STEM fields.