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Line illustration of the superconducting maglev train titled STEAM Day 2022

Maglev in the classroom

Topics: Education | Fun | Northeast Maglev | SCMAGLEV | STEAM | STEM

Bringing Maglev to the classroom: STEAM enrichment program As part of our November celebration of National Education Month (and more specifically, November being National Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math, or STEAM, Day), our team recently launched our first STEAM afterschool program with (Restoring Inner-City Hope). The RICH Program, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering and … Continued
Stylized graphic of a world map superimposed with graphs and charts, titled World Statistics Day

World Statistics Day

Topics: Fun | Northeast Maglev | SCMAGLEV | STEM | Technology

Celebrating the Data in Every Day Life For most of us, our eyes start to gloss over when we hear the term “statistics”. Statistical data can be confusing, meaning they can be misused to distort information. It’s no wonder that many of us are either bored by, or don’t trust statistical data. However, statistics are … Continued
Photograph of a railroad crossing signal titled, "look both ways, rail safety week"

Rail Safety Week

Topics: Northeast Maglev | Safety | SCMAGLEV | Transportation

Raising Awareness of Rail Safety Did you know that federal statistics show that every three hours in the United States, a person or vehicle is hit by a train? These tragic and often fatal incidents are the motivators behind Rail Safety Week (RSW) in North America, an annual media awareness campaign led by Operation Lifesaver, … Continued
Photograph of a congested roadway and a traffic light, titled August traffic safety awareness

National Traffic Safety Awareness Month

Topics: Northeast Maglev | Safety | SCMAGLEV | Transportation

Traffic Safety is Transportation Safety August is National Traffic Safety Awareness Month, which reminds us to take safety seriously. The road can be a scary place; when you’re driving a car, you’re not only sharing the street with other automobiles – you’re also sharing it with pedestrians, cyclists, and sometimes, even trains. This month not … Continued
Photograph of the Superconducting Maglev with the skyline of Baltimore reading We Support Baltimore's Transit Future

Baltimore’s Transit Future

Topics: Baltimore | Northeast Maglev | SCMAGLEV | Transportation

We Support Baltimore's Transit Future The Greater Baltimore Committee (GBC) and Greater Washington Partnership (GWP) recently released a six-point roadmap to improve our regional transportation system. The plan, entitled Baltimore’s Transit Future provides important points of consideration for local leaders and voters to keep in mind as we head to the polls to choose the … Continued
Photograph of the Central Japan Railway Company Superconducting Maglev vehicle dynamics simulator

Central Japan Railway Company Introduces SCMAGLEV Research Simulator

Topics: Events | How Maglev Works | Northeast Maglev | SCMAGLEV

Maglev Vehicle Dynamics Simulator Continues Advancement of SCMAGLEV Technology The SCMAGLEV is getting better every day, thanks to the continuing pursuit of excellence by Central Japan Railway Company. Central Japan Railway Company recently started operation of a “Maglev Vehicle Dynamic Simulator” at the Komaki Research and Development Center. Located outside of Nagoya, the Komaki Research … Continued
An illustration of Dr. Gordon Danby, developer of the patent for the superconducting maglev

National S.T.E.A.M. Day and Dr. Gordon Danby

Topics: Culture | High Speed Rail | History | Northeast Maglev | SCMAGLEV | Transportation

Happy S.T.E.A.M. Day and Happy Birthday Dr. Gordon Danby! The concepts involved in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (S.T.E.A.M.) are all around us, and learning about them happens naturally every day as children explore, play, and try new things. Encouraging curiosity and exploration helps children learn skills that will result in a lifetime of … Continued