How I found my research: Bao Chau harnesses cutting-edge tools in hopes of improving medication access
Chau said, ‘Witnessing the hardships around the world and experiencing them firsthand is my motivation to advance pharmaceutical research and improve the quality of life for as many people as possible.’
A trip to France immerses students in unique, hands-on learning experience in nuclear fuel reprocessing
Embarking on the week-long visit to France, students visited the La Hague plant, the world's largest commercial scale nuclear reprocessing site, and the Melox plant, a uranium-plutonium mixed-oxide (MOX) fuel fabrication plant.
Nuclear science summer program gives students introduction to isotope production and radiochemistry
Undergraduate students from Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia State University and Virginia Union University recently completed an intensive summer immersion program in nuclear science.
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.
RVA My Way: Sonya Feeser
An aspiring orthopedic surgeon is determined to get everything she can out of VCU’s urban Richmond location — and she’s giving back to the community along the way.
A summer of discovery: Students explore research careers through several REU site at the VCU College of Engineering
At the VCU College of Engineering, over fifty students participated in one of several summer REU programs.
VCU Engineering students attend ASME EFx events, placing in multiple competitions throughout the event weekend
The VCU College of Engineering’s student section of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) recently competed in the annual ASME EFx competitions, hosted by Virginia Tech and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
VCU students score six wins at American Nuclear Society event
Competing against students from universities across the U.S. during the recent conference at Penn State University, the VCU College of Engineering sent more than two-dozen students, winning five Best Presentation awards and a Best Paper award.
From classroom to the cosmos: Mechanical engineering senior achieves national high-power rocketry certification
After earning his level three certification from the Tripoli Rocketry Association, Thomas Goldstein and his fellow Ram Rocketry members are headed to the big leagues – The Spaceport America Cup.
American Nuclear Society presents College of Engineering students with academic scholarships
These awards are part of the organization’s investment in the future of engineering and reward members for their academics, service and leadership excellence.
