New leaders join VCU Engineering’s Medicines for All Institute
The Medicines for All Institute (M4ALL), based in the Virginia Commonwealth University College of Engineering, is expanding its efforts to improve access to health care across two divisions — one for global health and one for domestic initiatives — and has hired new executives to lead each.
AIChE student award winner
Emma Madrigal, winner of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) 2019-2020 Donald F. Othmer Sophomore Academic Excellence Award.
As the temperatures of ‘smart fabrics’ change, so do their colors
Christina Tang, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Chemical and Life Science Engineering, is testing new ways to spin liquid crystals into fibers that change color at different temperatures.
Fong named director for the Center for Integrative Life Sciences Education, Integrative Life Sciences Doctoral Program
Robert M. Tombes, Ph.D., Vice Provost for Life Sciences and Research at Virginia Commonwealth University, has appointed Stephen S. Fong, Ph.D., as the new director of the Center for Integrative Life Sciences Education and the Integrative Life Sciences Doctoral Program.
Digitizing the supply network could jump-start America’s ability to produce crucial medicines
Virginia Commonwealth University chemical and life science engineering professor James K. Ferri, Ph.D., is working to make it easier for manufacturers in the U.S. to produce critically needed medicines such as ciprofloxacin, an antibiotic.
Wendy Jiang Scelia (B.S.’11) Wins 10 Under 10 Award
The awards program honors alumni who earned their first VCU degree within the past 10 years and have enjoyed remarkable professional success, made important contributions to their community and loyally supported the university.
What’s the science behind the best cup of joe? Ask a chemical engineer
Chemical engineering is actually part of your daily life — starting with that first cup of coffee.
Alumnus’ VCU journey leads to new corporation — and a chance to fix America’s drug shortage problem
Earlier this year, the federal Department of Health and Human Services announced a four-year contract worth $354 million for Richmond-based Phlow Corp. to manufacture medication components and drugs in the United States that could treat COVID-19 and other diseases.
VCU Engineering receives grants for job creation initiatives in pharmaceuticals, high-tech industries
To boost the availability of talent to fill the demand for high-paying, private sector, technical jobs in the greater Richmond region, Virginia Commonwealth University College of Engineering is leading two projects designed to support growth in the pharmaceutical industry and provide wide-ranging support across the expansive digital economy.
Meet VCU Engineering’s new faculty
Four new faculty members join the VCU Engineering ranks this fall. They bring expertise in cyber-physical systems, artificial intelligence for autonomous systems, algorithm design — and a wealth of industry experience. Meet our newest faculty members.
