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My Experience In Japan: Kai Toppa

August 14, 2023

This was my third trip to Japan, not my first time. I attended some kindergarten and middle school in Tokyo and Fukuoka, but this was my first time going as an adult. I’m a senior at the University of Maryland, College Park where I major in PPE (Philosophy, Politics, and Economics) and minor in STEP … Continued

Featured artist Tawakalitu "Tawa" Abiwa.

Exploring Maglev technology through creativity

August 2, 2023

A local artist develops a new way to learn about superconducting maglev Now that you’ve met our Magnetic Marvels – Maggie, Meissner, and Oersted (OE) – it’s time to meet the person who brought them to life. One of the most exciting things about our work to bring the SCMAGLEV train to the U.S. that … Continued

An illustration containing various sketches depicting the evolution of the anthropomorphic characters developed Otakon 2023.

Meet our Magnetic Marvels

July 26, 2023

The science behind the superconducting magnetic levitation train can seem complicated and intimidating. Thanks to Artist Tawakalitu "Tawa" Abiwa’s creativity and skill, we’re proud to introduce this wonderful family of characters – complete with their own superconducting superpowers – to help bring SCMAGLEV technology to life. Stay tuned for our next blog highlighting Tawa and … Continued

Introducing Our Summer 2023 Interns

June 26, 2023

The Northeast Maglev team is elated to welcome four interns this summer! Two of these interns will be working in our marketing department at our Baltimore headquarters, and the other two are part of a joint internship program between us and Central Japan Railway Company (JRC). Our JRC interns will have a combination of virtual … Continued

Photograph of Northeast Maglev team members visiting the Ironworkers Local 5 apprenticeship training facility.

Union Spotlight: Ironworkers Local 5

June 13, 2023

If you read our most recent blog post, you may remember that we spoke about how infrastructure projects can positively impact the general population. Not only does the public benefit from the infrastructure itself, but when local union groups are involved, these benefits can stretch even further. In today’s spotlight, we are focusing on our … Continued

Stylized photograph of two construction workers on a large construction site, silhouetted during a sunset.

Union Spotlight: LiUNA

May 26, 2023

“Infrastructure” has been quite the buzz word since President Biden took office, and with over $220 billion announced in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding, the historic investment represents massive potential across various industries. The Biden-Harris Administration has been intent on delivering an “infrastructure decade,” with major projects in the works to replace, rebuild, create, and … Continued

Artistic collage of high-speed rail and clean environment related elements titled, "sustainability"

Springing into Sustainability

May 8, 2023

Building Sustainable Transit It’s spring here in the United States, and for many, the season can bring about a buzz of excitement as the flowers bloom. And who wouldn’t be excited about warmer weather? The rising temperatures can inspire dreams of beach vacations, time off with family, or an outside adventure. But the reality reveals … Continued

The Status of High-Speed Rail: Africa

April 6, 2023

While the United States has yet to see true high-speed rail (HSR), the rest of the world continues to make impressive strides. In March 2023, the International Union of Railways (UIC) held the World Congress on High-Speed Rail in Marrakesh, Morocco. The massive conference takes place every one to two years and aims to facilitate … Continued

Artistic collage of engineering related elements titled, "engineering week"

2023 National Engineers Week

February 24, 2023

Increasing Diversity in Engineering National Engineers Week, or EWeek, takes place this year from February 19 to 25. The week-long observation was first founded by the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) in 1951, and is celebrated annually to highlight the influential work done within the engineering field. NSPE’s mission has further expanded to place … Continued

Interview with Civil Engineer Jayne Tokar

February 23, 2023

According to 2019 U.S. Census data, despite making up nearly half of the U.S workforce, only 27% of STEM workers identify as women. Within certain sectors of STEM fields, these discrepancies are even steeper, with the percentage of women at only 16%. Thus, we were all the more excited to celebrate National Engineers Week (EWeek) … Continued

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