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.
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
VCU Receives Most Presentation and Paper Awards at American Nuclear Society Student Conference
College of Engineering students at VCU brought home several wins from this year’s American Nuclear Society Student Conference. Below are our winning students, their work and the mentors that helped them along the way.
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.
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.
VCU Nuclear Engineering program wins four awards at the American Nuclear Society conference
Twenty-seven students attended to present their work with four winning awards, three for best presentations and one for best paper.
Class of 2023: Sierra Tutwiler puts her energy into energy
First-generation college grad, a double major in physics and mechanical engineering, directs her passion for science and research into power.
Lane Carasik, Ph.D., receives Social Responsibility in the Nuclear Community Award from the American Nuclear Society
Lane Carasik, Ph.D., mechanical and nuclear engineering assistant professor, recently received the Social Responsibility in the Nuclear Community Award from the American Nuclear Society (ANS). He was co-awarded the honor with Kalin Kiesling, Ph.D., from Argonne National Laboratory, and Lisa Marshall, from NC State University.
