At VCU, impactful innovation follows multiple paths
Here is how researchers turn inventions into ventures — and why industry and government are taking notice.
Class of 2025: Curiosity and a commitment to support propel Carlos Blank
In earning his Ph.D. from the College of Engineering, with research into biomedical applications, he builds on his mindset of serving others.
Attention, casual athletes: Ready for a Pickup?
Three recent Virginia Commonwealth University alums have merged their own experience, as well as their College of Engineering skills, into Pickup: Connect & Play Sports, a year-old app that facilitates game time for the casual player.
Improving research capability with high-performance computing
Biomedical engineering students share how VCU’s High Performance Research Computing core facility aids their investigations.
Engineering access: How Medicines for All is making lifesaving drugs affordable
From a Richmond lab bench to global impact, VCU’s Medicines for All Institute is reengineering lifesaving drugs to be more affordable and accessible, transforming the future for millions worldwide.
VCU Innovators of the Year advance lifesaving aerosol therapy for newborns
The collaborative work of Michael Hindle in the School of Pharmacy and P. Worth Longest in the College of Engineering has global implications.
Riding the wave of success: Security and Forensics Engineering Lab from VCU College of Engineering wins 2025 hacking competition at IEEE international symposium
The College of Engineering’s Security and Forensics Engineering (SAFE) Lab researchers showcased their excellence after championing the Hardware Hacking Competition at the 18th Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) International Symposium on Hardware Oriented Security and Trust (HOST) and being selected as a finalist for the Best Paper Award.
Stanford University study places College of Engineering faculty among world’s most-cited researchers
The rankings include 11 Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) College of Engineering researchers who are among the most cited researchers of their respective fields.
Reimagining Software Education: Computer science professor receives $750K NSF award to prepare students for real-world engineering challenges
Rodrigo Spínola, Ph.D., associate professor from the Department of Computer Science, has received a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to improve how future software engineers learn to design systems that last.
To fight cybercrime, VCU student unravels the layers of 3D printing
Pursuing her doctorate in computer science, Hala Ali wins national recognition for her research into memory forensics.
