ETC Hosts First Capture the Flag Competition at Perry Hall High School
On Saturday, April 18, 2026, ETC hosted their very first Capture the Flag competition at Perry Hall High School in partnership with University of Maryland Global Campus.
ETC Welcomes New Junior Network Engineer
April 2026 — The Energetics Technology Center (ETC) is excited to welcome Phuong Nguyen to the ETC team as our new Junior Network Engineer! Phuong joins us with a background in cybersecurity and a passion for hands-on learning and continuous…
Generating Bone-Like Internal Structure in Arbitrary 3-D Models
Authors: Charles Epple Aidan Fleischer Ella Willets Sophia Knap W. David Hairston Christopher G. Sinks Download PDF DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release: distribution unlimited.
Quantifying Desiccation in Glycerol–Agarose Hydrogels
Authors: Ella Willetts W. David Hairston, Christopher G. Sinks Download PDF DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release: distribution unlimited.
Cyber SyncED: Expanding Cybersecurity Education for Every Student
In a world where digital systems power everything from healthcare to the arts, cybersecurity literacy has become a universal skill. Cyber SyncED is an innovative STEM education initiative that makes cybersecurity accessible to all learners—not just those pursuing technical fields…
Energetics Technology Center (ETC) Welcomes New Team Members to Strengthen STEM Innovation and Education Initiatives
November 2025 — Energetics Technology Center (ETC) is proud to announce the addition of four talented professionals to its growing team. These new hires bring a diverse range of expertise in computer science, robotics, and STEM education, further advancing ETC’s mission…
A Critical Chemical Cautionary Tale …and The Moral of The Story
By: John Fischer, PhD, Principal Scientist A long time ago, some say the saga began in aught nineteen, an observant person working in the Pentagon's subbasement saw a looming threat. A threat to on-time deliveries of an important chemical needed…
Energetics Technology Center Welcomes New Talent Across STEM, Robotics, and Engineering
Energetics Technology Center Welcomes New Talent Across STEM, Robotics, and Engineering September 2025 — The Energetics Technology Center (ETC) is proud to welcome a dynamic group of new team members whose skills span engineering, robotics, computer science, and STEM education…
After DOT&E: Reforming Test and Evaluation for the Age of Lethality
by Dr. Marcus Jones Executive Summary This think-piece examines the implications and potential of the May 2025 directive reorganizing the Office of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E), a reform aimed at increasing agility, reducing bureaucratic friction, and…
Navigate the Future Program brings STEM to Whitehorse High School in Montezuma Creek, Utah
Funded by the National Defense Education Program, Navigate the Future is designed to inspire Native American students to seek STEM academic and career paths that support our Nation’s defense. The computer science, engineering and robotics curriculum designed and delivered by…