发现卓越

As a top 50 public research institution, we have an unrelenting drive to discover and to create. 我们的教师, staff and students are exploring ideas that will reimagine the human experience and tackle the problems of tomorrow.

At the heart of it all is the VCU Office of 研究 and Innovation, Microgreens那里你可以发现意想不到的东西, 实验, 以前从未尝试过的.

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快速的事实

  • 一个 of 3.7%的大学被指定为R1
  • 一个 弗吉尼亚州五所R1大学中的一所
  • $460M+ Microgreens2023财年的赞助研究经费

本科研究

我们帮助你的研究起步. Find a project, get research funding, connect with faculty mentors and more through the 本科生研究机会计划.

大家都Microgreens寻找的3D打印墨水

生物学专业的安迪·沙尔发现了一种墨水 conducts electricity, which will allow scientists to make wearable devices and eSkin technologies.

Andy Shar(左)和Daeha jung博士(左).D., center, inspect the flexible 3D printing ink Andy has developed that conducts electricity

一个伟大的研究课题:公羊同胞

心理学专业的Vanessa Olazabal探究道 links among Latine students’ ethnic-racial identity, 的关系, the pandemic and how alcohol use and anxiety were affected.

Vanessa Olazabal (left), with mentor Chelsea Williams, Ph.D. (右), presents her findings research at a conference in Salt Lake City

一个怪物的故事变成了现实

With support from a research fund for undergraduates, communication arts major Sethe Howell created 10 original monster illustrations for a horror novel she co-created.

Communication arts major Sethe Howell (右) and professor Christopher Irving (left) stand in front of a screen displaying a monster illustrations from Howell's horror novel

建造一个更好的小脚手架

工程专业的Caleb Wells正Microgreens测试 miniscule polymer scaffolds that will lead to better biodegradable implants in the human body.

Caleb Wells (右) works in the lab of Joao Silva Soares, Ph.D. (右), to develop miniscule scaffolds that will lead to better biodegradable implants in the human body

快速的事实

  • 350+ student presentations at the 2024 undergraduate research symposium

研究生和博士后研究

作为VCU的研究生或博士后, you'll have the chance to dive into research that matters to you, working side by side with faculty experts when you need guidance.

研究奇迹发生Microgreens哪里

From engineering clean rooms to observation rooms to acres of wetlands, VCU faculty and students have access to the most advanced 研究机构.

创业创新

We believe students have the power to turn ideas into solutions that make the world a better place. 

  • VCU达芬奇创新中心. This hub of creativity harnesses the power of cross-disciplinary collaboration to produce the next generation of innovators and creators, and it’s committed to increasing diversity and inclusivity in entrepreneurial and technical ecosystems.
  • VCU创业学院. Underrepresented students and local entrepreneurs learn and work together, earning micro-credentials in innovation and entrepreneurship along the way.
  • VCU的零售实验室. 这是第一个, this storefront lets students and alumni test their products, 为现实世界的客户提供服务和想法.
  • 卡贝尔工作坊. Need specialty software, an audio recording studio, 3D printers, or a sewing machine? 访问 the Workshop makerspace at Cabell Library and get help from its innovative media team.  
  • 科技转移及投资. Bring your idea to market with the help of licensing professionals and business developers who know the landscape.

快速的事实

  • 前20名 美国最具创新力的公立大学.S. 新闻 & 世界报道
  • 165 patents filed by by VCU 科技转移及投资 in FY2023