VCU Engineering

What happens to the human body in outer space? Henry Donahue, Ph.D., Department of Biomedical Engineering Professor, speaks to With Good Reason about how extended space travel can cause serious bone density loss and other health issues. More: bit.ly/3E3byPN.

The first pharmaceutical engineering Ph.D. in the United States was awarded at VCU! Nadia Tasnim Ahmed was pursuing a career as a pharmacist in Bangladesh when she became more interested in advancing the field of pharmacy through research. More: bit.ly/4hgCgTl.

Commenting on fusion reactor safety, Lane Carasik Ph,.D., assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering, spoke with VPM about Commonwealth Fusion Systems’ plan to build the world’s first commercial fusion reactor. More: bit.ly/4aoGWED.

Meet Bao Chau, a Ph.D. student at VCU using machine learning to revolutionize drug development and improve medication access. More: bit.ly/3BPcZQY. #nsfgrfp

Jumping 30 spots to be ranked 22 by @USnews, our online M.S. in mechanical and nuclear engineering by @MNEVCU has success with working professionals! The 94% graduation rate is thanks to support from faculty, staff and industry partners. More: bit.ly/40Ihwi3. #BestOnline

We’re joining a $3.8M initiative led by the VCU Institute for Women’s Health to advance gender equity in STEMM. The goal is to create solutions that support women and drive change. 💡 More: bit.ly/3BPcFSg. #WomenInSTEM

Future space travel depends on recycling and reusing materials. Ibrahim Guven, Ph.D., mechanical and nuclear engineering associate professor, shares why NASA’s LunaRecycle Challenge matters in this @DailyMail story: bit.ly/41OmPNE. #SpaceInnovation #NASA

Congratulations to Kelly Ott and Trevor Franklin for earning the @NSF Graduate Research Fellowship! 🏆 Their groundbreaking research is shaping the future of STEM. 🌟 More: bit.ly/41NZMTm.

@VirginiaBiz interviewed Azim Eskandarian, D.Sc., Alice T. and William H. Goodwin Jr. Dean, to discuss our new minors in AI, aerospace, nuclear, software engineering, cybersecurity, and data science. Read the interview: bit.ly/3BIFyQg.

Radhika Barua, Ph.D., mechanical and nuclear engineering assistant professor, uses 3D printing to create sustainable, rare-earth-free magnets for renewable energy and manufacturing. More: bit.ly/3DyT7C5. #Sustainability #WomenInSTEM #FemaleEngineers

Navy veteran Jonathan Lundquist earns his 3rd VCU degree this December — a Ph.D. in electrical & computer engineering! Inspired by his wife, Shellie, & mentors like Erdem Topsakal, Ph.D., his journey showcases resilience, teamwork & innovation. More: bit.ly/4fpnus1.

Woon Chow, M.D., Ph.D., and Sadia Sayeed, M.D., have launched a VCU scholarship honoring Dr. Joseph Feher’s legacy of mentorship. This fund supports biomedical engineering juniors aspiring to med school, helping ease the financial burden. Read more: bit.ly/4hXNHAp.

A summer immersion program in nuclear science showed students the fundamentals of isotope production and radiochemistry. Taught by @MNEvcu faculty and funded by @Energy, the program is part of an initiative to build a diverse STEM workforce. More: bit.ly/40UrXiV.

"You can still be exposed to air pollution even if you can’t see it,” says Stephen Fong, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Chemical and Life Science Engineering. Learn more about hidden health risks in the air: bit.ly/3NYdmLN. #AirQuality

VCU Professor Thomas Roper, Ph.D., refines machine learning to enhance healthcare diagnostics. His predictive models may transform precision medicine. More: bit.ly/3Cmg2QL. #VCUResearch #HealthcareInnovations

Milos Manic, Ph.D., director of VCU's Cybersecurity Center, emphasizes the need for real-time AI fraud detection in the electoral process. With technology increasingly influencing voter behavior, understanding human vulnerabilities is important. More: bit.ly/3YnHuF0.

Leia Troop shares their work at #BMES2024, hosted by @BMESociety, and tells us why the VCU College of Engineering and @VCU_BME are a great place for research! #VCUatBMES

Another great @BMESociety meeting for the books! Had a great time in Baltimore catching up with everyone! #VCUatBMES #BMES2024 @VCU_BME #regmed

Swing by booth 1132 one last time before #BMES2024 closes out. Thank you for hosting, @BMEsociety. It was a wonderful event and @VCU_BME is already looking forward to next year! #VCUatBMES

Brock Lodato shares their work at #BMES2024, hosted by @BMESociety, and tells us why the VCU College of Engineering and @VCU_BME are a great place for research! #VCUatBMES