Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering at VCU

Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering at VCU Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering (MNE) is the largest department in VCU's College of Engineering.

You may need to break out your Mohs scale for this week’s question!
05/29/2026

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 profe...
05/26/2026

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!
05/22/2026

See you back next Friday for more quiz questions!

05/21/2026

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 Ri...
05/12/2026

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

05/08/2026

Step inside the Respiratory Aerosol Research and Education (RARE) Laboratory, led by MNE’s own Dr. Laleh Golshahi. Discover how their groundbreaking research is clearing the air on respiratory health.

05/07/2026

The big day is almost here! Join us tomorrow, May 8th, for the MNE Graduation at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. The celebration kicks off at 6:30 PM in Exhibit Hall A. Don’t miss out on this milestone moment!

We are pleased to announce that the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) has recognized our student section w...
04/29/2026

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.

Thank you to the amazing Seniors who all presented their compelling projects at this year’s Capstone Design Expo!
04/28/2026

Thank you to the amazing Seniors who all presented their compelling projects at this year’s Capstone Design Expo!

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