Four VCU students and recent alums earn prestigious NSF Graduate Research Fellowships for 2026
One Virginia Commonwealth University student and three recent alums have been selected for the 2026 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program, a prestigious national initiative that helps graduate students advance their studies in STEM-based disciplines.
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.
Biomedical engineers from VCU receive NSF graduate research fellowships to continue academic careers
Two VCU biomedical engineering alumnae, Jessica Nguyen and Ellie Sabalewski, received prestigious NSF Graduate Research Fellowships to fund their respective Ph.D. research in women's health at Texas A&M and Rice University.
Class of 2026: For Jade Rasberry, biomedical engineering is a personal and shared pursuit
Her longtime passion is reflected in her leadership of VCU’s National Society of Black Engineers student chapter and in her design projects.
Class of 2026: A Ram even in high school, Jessica Nguyen will carry VCU spirit into graduate school
The McNair Scholar and biomedical engineering graduate now heads to Texas A&M for her Ph.D. program.
Class of 2026: Victoria Garcia jumps from bachelor’s to doctorate
Despite her relative youth, Garcia has thrived in the Ph.D. program in pharmaceutical engineering, embracing research and a fellowship at VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Beyond the Finish Line: VCU students engineer safer supports for winter para-athletes
A team of four seniors designed a real-world, high-performance residual limb warmer for winter para-athletes, winning them third place at the nonprofit “Project S.E.R.V.E.” Annual National Design Competition.
Tracheotomy device – and the amazing story behind it – inspires VCU engineering students
VCU engineering students developed a sensor-guided automatic tracheotomy prototype inspired by Kathy Crockett’s harrowing survival story, aiming to provide a safer, more precise emergency airway solution for life-threatening situations.
How I found my research: Grayson Jacey seeks to help make important medicines more accessible
The junior, who says ‘there is always something new to learn,’ has engaged in research projects at VCU, in private industry and in India and Germany.
Graduating seniors share how clubs helped build community and create opportunity at the VCU College of Engineering
Graduating seniors at VCU’s College of Engineering share how leadership roles in organizations like BMES and NSBE fostered community, provided research opportunities, and built essential foundations for their future careers.
