Summer Internships: Marcelle Jones learns from NASA engineers at the Langley Research Center
VCU engineering student Marcelle Jones interned at NASA’s Langley Research Center, designing conceptual architecture for a lunar nuclear reactor—a project now being refined for publication in an academic journal.
Summer Internships: Henry Hertzler learns about safety and compliance with Dominion Energy
VCU engineering student Henry Hertzler gained hands-on experience during his Dominion Energy internship, learning the importance of safety, effective communication, and regulatory compliance within the nuclear energy industry.
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.
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.
Graduate students awarded top honors from VCU Engineering for service, teaching and research
VCU Engineering celebrates graduate students Lineth Perez, Caleb Wells, and Santiago Bermudez Naranjo for their outstanding contributions to service, teaching, and research, highlighting their commitment to mentorship, education, and innovation.
Director Gennady Miloshevsky, Ph.D., shares his vision for the nuclear program at the VCU College of Engineering
Newly appointed director Gennady Miloshevsky, Ph.D., shares his vision for the VCU College of Engineering nuclear program, focusing on interdisciplinary research, industry partnerships, and preparing students to lead in the evolving energy sector.
National Academy of Inventors welcomes five VCU College of Engineering researchers
The National Academy of Inventors (NAI) recently inducted five Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) College of Engineering researchers as senior members. Chosen for their innovative engineering contributions, the honorees are recognized as visionary inventors whose groundbreaking research and patented technologies are driving meaningful societal and economic advancements across the national innovation landscape.
Nuclear Reactor Simulator Lab at VCU College of Engineering expands functionality with $160K grant from Virginia Clean Energy Innovation Bank
The upgrade expands the existing generic pressurized water reactor simulator and greatly increases VCU Engineering’s workforce development, public engagement, and research and development activities.
American Nuclear Society names Lane Carasik, Ph.D., as one of its “40 Under 40”
The recognition highlights leaders shaping the future of nuclear science and technology
Prestigious nuclear energy scholarship awarded to five VCU College of Engineering students by the U.S. Department of Energy
Five Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) College of Engineering students have been selected for the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) University Nuclear Leadership Program (UNLP), a nationally competitive scholarship that supports the next generation of nuclear science and engineering professionals.
