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Photograph of Dr. Eric Laithwaite, considered the father of maglev

Meet Dr. Eric Laithwaite, The “Father” of Maglev

June 19, 2020

To many, Dr. Eric Laithwaite was a renowned electrical engineer. To transit lovers, he is known as the Father of Maglev for his role in introducing revolutionary technology into the transportation world. Dr. Laithwaite was a British Electrical Engineer born in Atherton, Lancashire in the UK in 1921. Earning a PhD and DSc in Electrical … Continued

Northeast Maglev stylized graphic featuring historic trains and other inventions

10 Famous Inventions That Originated in Baltimore

February 3, 2020

10 Inventions That Have Roots in Baltimore Baltimore's rich history in innovation is often overlooked. Many are unaware of the countless inventions that have roots in this great city. Here are ten inventions that had a revolutionary impact within Baltimore and around the world! 1783 World's First Dredger Invented in Baltimore Baltimore’s success as a … Continued

Photo of Cherry Blossoms along the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC

A Friendship Among Nations: U.S.-Japan Relations

April 19, 2019

The United States and Japan are the closest of allies. The two nations share a strong bond of friendship forged through decades of postwar cooperation. For over seventy years, the United States and Japan have maintained mutually beneficial interests in the realms of politics, national security, science, commerce, and economics.

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