The STEM field in DC and Maryland is booming. Career opportunities for recent graduates and tech experts alike are plentiful with the region’s numerous governmental agencies, research institutions and technology companies.

The need for women in cybersecurity has been persistent with it remaining a male-dominant field. However, the demand for more women in the cyber field is greater than ever as the industry faces a shortage of skilled professionals.

To fulfill its role, the U.S. Space Force contracts commercial space companies to develop innovative equipment. The Victus Nox satellite is one example that could play a major part in the country's future space defense missions.