VCU fuels new and emerging research endeavors and cross-campus collaboration with 2026 Quest Fund awards
These competitive internal grants empower faculty to launch pilot studies, restart research programs and drive transdisciplinary discoveries.
Rapid cortisol test, aerial vehicle tech and water tanks are among VCU faculty research projects receiving new awards
Six initiatives are selected in the Commercialization Fund’s latest round of funding that helps bring campus innovation to the marketplace.
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.
New Bachelor of Science in Robotics and Autonomous Systems Engineering launches at VCU College of Engineering in fall of 2026
The degree path addresses the growing demand for interdisciplinary experience needed in advanced AI and automation industries.
The new VCU Annual Research Impact Awards recognize 10 honorees
The inaugural VCU-ARIA ceremony honored outstanding academic and scientific research achievements by faculty and postdoctoral fellows, celebrating discoveries and innovative research that is improving society.
ICU device for fecal management finds industrial partner
VCU and Skil-Care are commercializing a nurse-invented fecal management device. The wedge-shaped tool improves patient positioning to prevent leaks, skin damage, and infections while streamlining intensive care workflows.
Father-son engineering duo invents electricity-generating shoe
Middle schooler Advaith Atulasimha and his father, a VCU engineering professor, have developed a prototype shoe that generates electricity through walking to power GPS trackers for hikers and children.
American Nuclear Society presents Zeyun Wu, Ph.D. with the Untermyer & Cisler Reactor Technology Medal
The American Nuclear Society awarded Zeyun Wu, Ph.D., the Untermyer & Cisler Medal for his work on advanced reactor computational models. His research enhances the reliability and safety of modern nuclear energy technologies.
