Little Ram Pantries receive upgraded technology to help address student food insecurity
New sensors can show the inventory of each location and help monitor usage while preserving privacy.
National Science Foundation CAREER award supports new biomanufacturing techniques at the VCU College of Engineering
Leah Spangler, Ph.D., seeks to use light for controlling protein synthesis in real time to make nanomaterials and optoelectronics.
New initiative to reduce food waste, increase composting at VCU and VCU Health
The Food Rescue and Composting initiative aims to reduce an estimated more than 120,000 pounds of food waste.
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.
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.
‘Smart fabrics’ are an ideal fit for Christina Tang
VCU researcher Christina Tang develops smart fabrics using liquid crystals. Her work explores materials that change color to monitor health, improve thermal comfort, and even enable advanced camouflage like invisibility cloaks.
Probing for success: How College of Engineering students collaborate with industry to build a Capstone Design Expo project with real-world impact
VCU College of Engineering students are collaborating with the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division to develop a translation gimbal system, automating data collection to improve high-powered microwave weapon testing.
