Student Research News
One scan at a time, VCU researchers give life to history in Richmond’s Black cemeteries
April 11, 2025
With 3D scanning technology, the Virtual Curation Lab is documenting the deceased and giving descendants a chance to connect with their families’ pasts.
How I found my research: Abby Bressette seeks a richer understanding of the natural world
April 8, 2025
The environmental studies major and burgeoning birder has already participated in research projects tackling such topics as warblers, caterpillars, invasive species and coastal restoration through both VCU and the NSF.
A natural progression: VCU senior joins professor for Harvard research project into elections
March 7, 2025
Political science student Natasha Romero Moskala fills the role of research assistant alongside mentor Alex Keena.
How I found my research: Fosua Adu-Gyamfi learns from undergrad experiences at both VCU and the National Cancer Institute
Feb. 17, 2025
The senior, who serves as a research assistant in a VCU lab studying alcohol use disorder, embraces research’s potential to improve the world ‘one question at a time.’
From fingers to toes, wearable and vibrating technology from VCU inventors could help Parkinson’s patients and others
Feb. 12, 2025
The flexible, lightweight glove and 3D-printed shoe sole might restore the brain-body feedback loop that mobility conditions can disrupt.
Hoping to inspire change, VCU undergraduates highlight their research for Virginia lawmakers
Feb. 12, 2025
Three projects, which touched on health and the environment, were part of a statewide showcase Feb. 6 at Capitol Square during the annual General Assembly session.
How I found my research: Micah White examines the intersection of social media and African American identity
Jan. 30, 2025
White, a VCU alum and counseling psychology Ph.D. student, is committed to conducting research that will make an impact beyond academia and benefit his community.
As part of a new minor in practical AI, students explore its intersection with mass media
Jan. 7, 2025
Robertson School professor Joshua J. Smith’s class is developing a dataset that examines coverage of the technologies’ benefits, drawbacks – and the communications industry itself.
A year-end review of students and alums who earned prestigious scholarships through the National Scholarship Office
Nov. 11, 2024
Recipients represent a variety of fields and backgrounds, and their scholarships will provide invaluable opportunities to deepen their studies, gain new perspectives and grow in their fields.
The bearer of good snooze: Undergrad’s research project is behind the new nap pods on campus
Oct. 30, 2024
Anirudh Mepperla and his Focused Inquiry professor, Kirk Richardson, put classwork into action.