Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering at VCU

We hope this question isn’t too hard for a 90 degree Friday!

You may need to break out your Mohs scale for this week’s question!

Virginia’s first Robotics & Autonomous Systems Engineering undergraduate degree is launching at VCU this fall!

MNE professors will join others in this cross-disciplinary program, blending robotics, mechatronics & more! Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4utqHPC

See you back next Friday for more quiz questions!

On June 16, 2026, the Institute of Sustainable Energy and Environment (ISEE) at Virginia Commonwealth University, in collaboration with the Engineering for One Planet (EOP) initiative, is hosting the Industry–Academia Roundtable on Sustainability and Curriculum Alignment.

We are bringing together regional industry leaders, faculty, and workforce development stakeholders to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world environmental and technological challenges.

Register here to join the conversation and shape the future of engineering education: https://bit.ly/4dpGcSE

Key Discussion Focus Areas:
• Identifying emerging technical and professional skill gaps in engineering
• Aligning university curriculum with industry hiring needs in sustainability
• Expanding impactful internships and experiential learning opportunities
• Shaping the future of sustainable manufacturing and engineering practices

Event Details:
• Date: June 16, 2026
• Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (Lunch and refreshments provided)
• Location: VCU Engineering Research Building, Room 4302 (70 S. Madison Street, Richmond, VA)

Space is limited, and the deadline to secure your spot is June 11, 2026.

For additional inquiries, please reach out to Dr. Radhika Barua at [email protected].

The inaugural VCU Annual Research Impact Awards (VCU-ARIA) recent ceremony honored MNE’s own Dr. Radhika Barua with a Rising Star award in the Supporting Sustainable Energy and Environments category. Read more about VCU-ARIA here: https://bit.ly/3R3MC18

We are pleased to announce that the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) has recognized our student section with the Section Achievement Award for accomplishments made in 2025-2026. Congratulations!

A big thank you goes out to our ASME VCU Student Section Officers—your, along with the entire team, tireless dedication and "engineers-at-work" spirit made this success possible.