VCU College of Engineering

Congratulations to Jessica Nguyen and Ellie Sabalewski on receiving the National Science Foundation's Graduate Research Fellowship Award, a prestigious honor for graduate students pursuing research.

Both are biomedical engineering alumni of VCU College of Engineering who are continuing to advance research in healthcare. Jessica is pursuing her Ph.D. at Texas A&M University, where she studies mechanobiology, tissue engineering and biomaterials. Ellie is pursuing her Ph.D. at Rice University, researching macrophages that can recognize and kill ovarian cancer cells, with aspirations of becoming a professor and advancing solutions to critical women’s health challenges.

Jessica and Ellie credit their early research experiences at VCU for helping them discover their passions and shape their academic paths. We congratulate them on this outstanding achievement and wish them continued success in their research journeys.

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Capstone is where years of learning become something real.

We followed Team MULTI 26-613 from the first stages of development to presentation day as they transformed an idea into a solution designed to make a difference. Along the way came long hours, problem-solving, teamwork, and plenty of determination.

See how their project came to life.👇
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VCU Multidisciplinary Team Receives People’s Choice Award Undergraduates at the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Colleg...

Big ideas need a place to grow.

At VCU College of Engineering, innovation isn't just something we talk about, it's something our students do every day. With support from faculty, access to hands-on experiences and a community that encourages creativity, you'll have the opportunity to turn your ideas into action.

Do you have a real-world engineering challenge that needs a fresh perspective? Partner with the VCU College of Engineering Capstone Program. We are currently accepting project proposals for the 2026-2027 academic year.

As a Capstone Project Partner, your organization can:
- Collaborate directly with a team of emerging engineering talent
- Gain creative, cost-effective solutions to engineering challenges
- Provide mentorship opportunities for employees

Each student team works alongside a faculty advisor and industry mentors to design, build, and test innovative solutions to real engineering challenges.

Ready to get involved? Submit your project proposal today: https://vcucoe.edusourcedapp.com/submit

▶️ Proposal submission deadline: July 15, 2026

Questions? Contact us at [email protected] to learn more or schedule a conversation. https://egr.vcu.edu/capstone/

What if we could help the body regenerate muscle it cannot fully repair on its own?

At the VCU College of Engineering, Michael McClure, Ph.D., professor, is advancing regenerative medicine through decellularization — a process that uses donor muscle scaffolds to guide new tissue growth. This innovative approach has the potential to improve recovery for individuals with severe muscle injuries.

Watch the video below for an inside look at the groundbreaking research shaping the future of medicine. https://bit.ly/4umvFxz

Sarcogenics Engineering with Michael McClure. McClure, Ph.D., an associate professor in the College of Engineerin...

Let’s get social! Enjoy a fun filled game night with your Ram fam. Bring a friend (or make new ones) as alumni reconnect in the DMV.

Social in the City DMV
6-8 p.m. Friday, June 5
DC Puttery, 800 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004

FREE for 2026 grads, $10 other alumni.
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A weeklong STEM camp in middle school sparked a passion that shaped Jade Rasberry’s future. From that moment on, the recent VCU College of Engineering biomedical engineering graduate knew she wanted to pursue a career in medical engineering.

Drawn to VCU for its close integration with the medical campus, Jade found opportunities far beyond the classroom. As president of the National Society of Black Engineers, she built community and leadership experience while making a lasting impact on campus. She also turned personal experience into purpose through her Capstone project, earning first place in the biomedical section.

Jade’s journey is a story of passion, perseverance and using lived experiences to create meaningful change. https://bit.ly/4nHD9bO

Class of 2026: For Jade Rasberry, biomedical engineering is a personal and shared pursuit Her longtime passion is reflected in her leadership of VCU’s National Society of Black Engineers student chapter and in her design projects.

Arthrofibrosis is a common and debilitating effect after joint surgery or traumatic injury, caused by the body’s healing response producing excessive scar tissue. There is currently no way to predict who will develop it or effectively treat it once it occurs.

Rather than treating arthrofibrosis after it develops, what if it could be prevented? Barbara D. Boyan, professor at VCU College of Engineering and executive director of the Institute for Engineering and Medicine at VCU, is taking that approach. Her research focuses on intervening at the onset of inflammation during surgery using an anti-inflammatory gel designed to stop the condition before it starts.

Read more about how this research could reshape standards of care for patients: https://bit.ly/3RRzxbn

VCU innovation may prevent scar tissue and advance joint surgery The College of Engineering’s Barbara Boyan is leading a new approach to arthrofibrosis that could have a wide-ranging impact on musculoskeletal health.