Capitology Blog

NASA Equipment Failure: An Opportunity for Adaptability

June 21, 2023
The failure of NASA’s data recorder equipment that led to the end of the Geotail mission to gather magnetosphere data signals the increasing need for adaptability in space exploration. Space industry professionals are taking note.
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Apple Throws its Hat into VR Ring with New Vision Pro Headset

June 20, 2023
On June 5, Apple unveiled the Vision Pro AR headset during its Worldwide Developers Conference 2023. The headset, set to hit the market in early 2024, represents Apple's first venture into a device that users “look through rather than at,” providing an infinite canvas for users to interact with their apps and services. 
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Exploring Ethical Questions About AI and Other Expanding Technology Applications and Innovation

June 14, 2023
With all of the exciting advancements in AI, machine learning, automation, biotechnology and more comes some serious concerns. Ethical questions about AI and other expanding technology have arisen and must be carefully considered.
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Celebrating Pride Month 2023 by Honoring STEM Innovators

June 12, 2023
In celebration of Pride Month, Capitol Technology University is recognizing influential individuals from the LGBTQ+ community who have made significant contributions to STEM. In addition to their professional achievements, they also served or continue to serve as vocal advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion for underrepresented communities. 
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OSHA Launches Nationwide Program to Tackle Workplace Falls and Save Lives

June 8, 2023
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently announced the launch of a National Emphasis Program aimed at combating “one of the most preventable and significant causes of workplace fatalities”: falls by employees working at heights in construction and other industries.  
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Faculty Spotlight: Dr. James Hwang

June 1, 2023
When James Hwang began his career as a radiologist in South Korea, he couldn’t have imagined that one day he’d be piloting his own aircraft, let alone helping others earn their wings. But that’s exactly where he ended up, and now as the Chair of Aviation at Capitol Tech, he couldn’t be happier with where the skies have taken him. 
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The Fulfilling and High-Paying Journey of a Construction Project Manager 

May 31, 2023
As the construction industry continues to thrive, the role of a project manager has emerged as a rewarding and lucrative career choice. Responsible for overseeing projects from inception to completion, construction project managers are the linchpins holding together various teams and tasks. Read on to discover the key reasons that a career as a project manager in the construction industry can be both fulfilling and lucrative. 
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The Ethical Considerations of Artificial Intelligence

May 30, 2023
Artificial intelligence is progressing at an astonishing pace, raising profound ethical concerns regarding its use, ownership, accountability, and long-term implications for humanity.
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Student Spotlight: Valerie Kehrer

May 30, 2023
Valerie Kehrer, a recent graduate of Capitol’s Unmanned and Autonomous Systems program, has accomplished a great deal over the last four years. From her active participation in numerous campus activities and extracurriculars, to her impressive academic pursuits and career development, it’s clear that she is a force to be reckoned with. In our interview below, Valerie shares how she found her passion for UAS, details her involvement with the United States Space Command, and recounts her recent summer internship experience at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. 
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The Growing Demand for Product Managers in Tech-Powered Industries

May 24, 2023
Technology is pervasive across every major industry, powering almost every aspect of our daily lives. For that very reason, there is a growing demand for product managers in technology to innovate for the future across industries.
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