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Joined July 2010
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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.
Portrait of Henry Donahue, Ph.D., Department of Biomedical Engineering Alice T. and William H. Goodwin, Jr. Professor at the Virginia Commonwealth University College of Engineering.

ALT Portrait of Henry Donahue, Ph.D., Department of Biomedical Engineering Alice T. and William H. Goodwin, Jr. Professor at the Virginia Commonwealth University College of Engineering.

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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.
Portrait of Nadia Tasnim Ahmed in a lab.

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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.
Lane Carasik Ph,.D., assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering

ALT Lane Carasik Ph,.D., assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering
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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
Bao Chau standing outdoors in front of a modern building with large windows. The background includes part of a leafy tree and a lamppost, with some daylight visible.

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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
Photo of the VCU College of Engineering East Hall building.

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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
Left to right: Barbara Boyan, Ph.D.; Susan Kornstein, M.D.; and Mangala Subramaniam, Ph.D., are co-principal investigators on the VCU National Coordinating Center for Advancing Gender Inclusive Excellence. (Photo by Arda Athman)

ALT Left to right: Barbara Boyan, Ph.D.; Susan Kornstein, M.D.; and Mangala Subramaniam, Ph.D., are co-principal investigators on the VCU National Coordinating Center for Advancing Gender Inclusive Excellence. (Photo by Arda Athman)
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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
Portrait of Ibrahim Guven, Ph.D., mechanical and nuclear engineering associate professor.

ALT Portrait of Ibrahim Guven, Ph.D., mechanical and nuclear engineering associate professor.
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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.
Two-image collage. One is a Portrait of Kelly Ott smiling in the lab, wearing a lab coat and standing next to equipment. The other is a headshot of Trevor Franklin.

ALT Two-image collage. One is a Portrait of Kelly Ott smiling in the lab, wearing a lab coat and standing next to equipment. The other is a headshot of Trevor Franklin.
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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
Radhika Barua, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering works with graduate student Anthony Duong at the Nanomaterials Core Characterization Facility.

ALT Radhika Barua, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering works with graduate student Anthony Duong at the Nanomaterials Core Characterization Facility.
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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.
A man, Jonathan Lundquist, looking directly at the camera with a confident expression, standing against a blue background.

ALT A man, Jonathan Lundquist, looking directly at the camera with a confident expression, standing against a blue background.

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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.
Two men smile as they take a selfie together. Woon Chow, Ph.D., M.D., stands on the left, both dressed in professional attire, capturing a joyful moment in celebration of a new scholarship honoring Dr. Chow’s mentor.

ALT Two men smile as they take a selfie together. Woon Chow, Ph.D., M.D., stands on the left, both dressed in professional attire, capturing a joyful moment in celebration of a new scholarship honoring Dr. Chow’s mentor.
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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.
Jessika Rojas, Ph.D., instructs students on an experiment serving as an introduction to neutron counting using He-3 gas filled detectors and the effects of moderating and shielding materials.

ALT Jessika Rojas, Ph.D., instructs students on an experiment serving as an introduction to neutron counting using He-3 gas filled detectors and the effects of moderating and shielding materials.

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"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
A hazy landscape affected by wildfire smoke, featuring obscured visibility and distant trees and buildings in the background. Phone and network poles are visible in the foreground, emphasizing the impact of air quality on the environment and urban infrastructure.

ALT A hazy landscape affected by wildfire smoke, featuring obscured visibility and distant trees and buildings in the background. Phone and network poles are visible in the foreground, emphasizing the impact of air quality on the environment and urban infrastructure.

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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
A diverse group of researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) collaborating in a laboratory setting, showcasing innovative medical devices and technologies aimed at advancing cancer treatments and road safety solutions

ALT A diverse group of researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) collaborating in a laboratory setting, showcasing innovative medical devices and technologies aimed at advancing cancer treatments and road safety solutions

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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.
Portrait of Milos Manic, Ph.D., director of VCU's Cybersecurity Center, with a backdrop that is a photo of an "I Voted" sticker.

ALT Portrait of Milos Manic, Ph.D., director of VCU's Cybersecurity Center, with a backdrop that is a photo of an "I Voted" sticker.
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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
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Another great @BMESociety meeting for the books! Had a great time in Baltimore catching up with everyone! #VCUatBMES #BMES2024 @VCU_BME #regmed
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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
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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
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Day two at @BMEsociety’s #BMES2024! 🥳 The whole @VCU_BME crew is here now. Come to booth 1132 to learn more about: mechanobiology, regenerative medicine and rehabilitation engineering. Plus, meet celebrities @mr_ralftherat and @Eggbertlloyd! 🐀🪿 #VCUatBMES
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