Journey to the Spaceport America Cup: Ram Rocketry’s first major competition comes after three years of grit
Competing in the Spaceport America Cup has been a dream of Ram Rocketry, a student organization in the VCU College of Engineering, since they were founded only three years ago. This summer, they brought their dream to fruition.
Complex problems, SymPle solutions: VCU Engineers utilize hardware technology to change the future of safety-critical systems
Safety-critical systems are all around us – from everyday medical devices to aircraft control to the self-driving technology in your new car – these are the systems developed to keep us safe as technology advances. Researchers at the VCU College of Engineering’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering are changing the way we develop these systems.
Two VCU Engineering faculty appointed department chairs alongside five faculty promotions
The VCU College of Engineering has appointed Inez Caudill Distinguished Professor, Rebecca Heise, Ph.D., and Robert Klenke, Ph.D. chairs of their respective departments.
VCU College of Engineering hosts Graduate Student and Postdoc Research Showcase
On April 10, 2024, the VCU College of Engineering hosted the inaugural Graduate Student and Postdoc Research Showcase, celebrating the innovative research being conducted by students across all engineering disciplines.
Outstanding innovation: Five questions with Georgios Karles, Ph.D.
In 2020, Karles received the Outstanding Innovator Award by the Virginia Section of the American Chemical Society for outstanding innovation and industrial leadership in technology.
Small buildings, big impact: OpenCyberCity Director Sherif Abdelwahed, Ph.D., talks about smart city research and the new capabilities of VCU Engineering’s miniature city
With this increased demand for IoT experience, the VCU College of Engineering formed the OpenCyberCity testbed in 2022. The 1:12 scale model city provides a realistic, small-scale cityscape where students and researchers can experiment with new and existing smart city technology.
VCU College of Engineering to offer six new master’s programs
The College of Engineering launches new master’s concentrations in aerospace engineering, engineering management, environmental and sustainable engineering, rehabilitation engineering, systems engineering, and tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
Smaller and Sharper: Nibir Dhar, Ph.D., works to miniaturize mid-wave infrared sensors and improve image quality with advances in materials science and semiconductor design
Nibir Dhar, Ph.D., professor of electrical and computer engineering, is developing a method for miniaturizing MWIR technology to make it more affordable and easily carried by soldiers, who most need the technology.
Electrical and computer engineering professor receives grant to improve radar technology using artificial intelligence
This year, the Department of Defense awarded 50 minority-serving institutions nationwide, including Virginia Commonwealth University, over $60 million in funds toward defense priority areas.
Paths to engineering: Students shape their future by expanding academic focus.
For Connor Richeson, Benita Amouzou and Mary Fahiem, exploring their academic journey led to a greater understanding of both career goals and ultimate passion for engineering.
