Capstone Design Expo

Join us at the Stuart C. Siegel Center on April 26, 2024 for the Capstone Design Expo. This event showcases more than 90 student projects and presentations, the result of more than eight months of work between students, sponsors and faculty advisers.

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Student using a VR headset at the Capstone Design Expo

VCU College of Engineering hosts Graduate Student and Postdoc Research Showcase

On April 10, 2024, the VCU College of Engineering hosted the inaugural Graduate Student and Postdoc Research Showcase, celebrating the innovative research being conducted by students across all engineering disciplines.

Class of 2024: Standout runner Karah Moore remains on pace for more academic excellence

The biomedical engineering major and track and field athlete embraced undergraduate research, and the next leg of a Ph.D. journey might be a stop in Spain.

Reactor simulator trains next generation of nuclear engineers at the VCU College of Engineering

“In the nuclear industry, simulators are a critical part of everyday work. Giving our students exposure to systems like the PWR simulator will give them an edge upon entering the workforce,” said James Miller.

Outstanding innovation: Five questions with Georgios Karles, Ph.D.

In 2020, Karles received the Outstanding Innovator Award by the Virginia Section of the American Chemical Society for outstanding innovation and industrial leadership in technology. 

Accelerated master’s program student, Taylor Hendrick, leverages lifetime love for science and math into a career in biomedical engineering research

A love for science fiction and natural aptitude for math and science inspired Taylor Hendrick from a young age, eventually leading her to the VCU College of Engineering.

VCU College of Engineering presents Dean’s Excellence Awards to faculty and staff who made significant contributions throughout the year

The Dean’s Excellence Awards Program recognizes faculty and staff who have distinguished themselves in areas critical to advancing the mission and values of the VCU College of Engineering.

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Apr

19

AAAC Reunion Weekend - Engineering and Business Alumni Reception

  4:30 AM  Snead Hall, 301 W. Main St., Richmond

Apr

19

High School Programming Contest

  9:00 AM  Engineering East Hall

Apr

19

Dissertation Defense with Md Ataul Mamun

  4:00 PM  Engineering West Hall, Room 106

Apr

22

Dissertation Defense with Amirahmad Chapnevis

  11:00 AM  Engineering Research Building, Room 2338A

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By the numbers (as of fall 2022)

2263

enrolled students

1927

undergraduate students

335

graduate students

19%

increase in computer science students

300%

increase in student participation in internships and co-ops since 2018