Four VCU students and recent alums earn prestigious NSF Graduate Research Fellowships for 2026
One Virginia Commonwealth University student and three recent alums have been selected for the 2026 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program, a prestigious national initiative that helps graduate students advance their studies in STEM-based disciplines.
Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering debuts at the VCU College of Engineering
The Department of Chemical and Life Science Engineering is now the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) College of Engineering. Continuing its existing educational and research focus, the name change does not impact coursework or degree programs. Instead, it better aligns the college with peer institutions that have similar areas of biomolecular expertise.
New initiative to reduce food waste, increase composting at VCU and VCU Health
The Food Rescue and Composting initiative aims to reduce an estimated more than 120,000 pounds of food waste.
Helping every body stay in motion
Associate Professor Carrie L. Peterson, Ph.D. is conducting two rehabilitation engineering research studies, both aimed at limiting physical pain and improving mobility across an entire life span.
VCU researchers advance quantum computing with tiny, virus-sized nanomagnets
The research, led by engineering professor Jayasimha Atulasimha, could speed up problem-solving in some industries and cut energy use.
Boron nitride coating developed by VCU engineer seeks to protect Artemis missions from radiation in space
Arvind Agarwal, Ph.D., works with NASA to create flexible spacesuit material that is radiation and abrasion resistant.
From Funding Hurdles to Full Roster: VCU Engineering at the 2026 American Nuclear Society Student Conference
When a funding shortage threatened to sideline half of a VCU Engineering Capstone team, a targeted, last-minute donation ensured every student could travel to Texas.
Biomedical engineers from VCU receive NSF graduate research fellowships to continue academic careers
Two VCU biomedical engineering alumnae, Jessica Nguyen and Ellie Sabalewski, received prestigious NSF Graduate Research Fellowships to fund their respective Ph.D. research in women's health at Texas A&M and Rice University.
Class of 2026: For Jade Rasberry, biomedical engineering is a personal and shared pursuit
Her longtime passion is reflected in her leadership of VCU’s National Society of Black Engineers student chapter and in her design projects.
VCU innovation may prevent scar tissue and advance joint surgery
The College of Engineering’s Barbara Boyan is leading a new approach to arthrofibrosis that could have a wide-ranging impact on musculoskeletal health.
