Class of 2024: Nadia Tasnim Ahmed is the nation’s first to earn this degree
She and VCU are trailblazers through the Ph.D. program in pharmaceutical engineering. By Olivia Trani While some may be reluctant to try something new, Nadia Tasnim Ahmed doesn’t shy away from the unknown. Instead, it’s what motivates her. “I have the tendency to seek out new experiences, even if I don’t know where it will take […]
Printing a sustainable future: Additive manufacturing reduces waste and improves supply chain resilience for magnet production
Radhika Barua, Ph.D., mechanical and nuclear engineering assistant professor, is paving the way to a sustainable future. Her research will transform magnet manufacturing, replacing the costly, energy-intensive processes for producing traditional rare-earth magnets.
A year-end review of students and alums who earned prestigious scholarships through the National Scholarship Office
Recipients represent a variety of fields and backgrounds, and their scholarships will provide invaluable opportunities to deepen their studies, gain new perspectives and grow in their fields.
VCU Institute for Women’s Health awarded $3.8M to advance gender diversity in STEMM
Funded by the National Institutes of Health, this grant will build on VCU’s national reputation as a leader in women’s health and gender equity.
Class of 2024: Jonathan Lundquist didn’t have to look far for inspiration that led to three degrees from VCU
The Navy veteran saw his wife’s perseverance, and his Ph.D. in engineering marks another milestone in their journey.
How I found my research: Bao Chau harnesses cutting-edge tools in hopes of improving medication access
Chau said, ‘Witnessing the hardships around the world and experiencing them firsthand is my motivation to advance pharmaceutical research and improve the quality of life for as many people as possible.’
Equipment donation from Keysight Technologies brings new, advanced technology to ECE Garage
This September, Keysight Technologies generously donated over $80,000 worth of equipment to the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE). Leading the field in electronics testing and measurement solutions, Keysight Technologies’ donation helps students have access to the most up-to-date technology actively being used in the industry.
A trip to France immerses students in unique, hands-on learning experience in nuclear fuel reprocessing
Embarking on the week-long visit to France, students visited the La Hague plant, the world's largest commercial scale nuclear reprocessing site, and the Melox plant, a uranium-plutonium mixed-oxide (MOX) fuel fabrication plant.
VCU Engineering professor Braden Goddard receives $1.08 million grant to develop advanced nuclear safety technology
Braden Goddard, Ph.D., associate professor of mechanical and nuclear engineering at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) receives a $1.08 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy to develop a computer model for a new radiation detection system.
Nuclear science summer program gives students introduction to isotope production and radiochemistry
Undergraduate students from Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia State University and Virginia Union University recently completed an intensive summer immersion program in nuclear science.
