VCU and VSU researchers are studying marijuana use and the immune system Larry Keen, a VSU assistant professor, hopes the partnership — created by an NIH grant — paves the way for further collaboration between the two institutions. Read more »
‘If I wasn’t making films about science, I wouldn’t want to be making films’ Alumnus, researcher and award-winning videographer Ron Lopez has forged a unique career balancing art and science. Read more »
Romantic partnerships mitigate influence of genetic predisposition to alcohol consumption Yet relationships’ “protective effect” against high-risk drinking is limited to men, according to a new study in Addiction. Read more »
VCU professor receives $1.03M grant to improve STEM learning in middle schools The five-year grant will take place at approximately 15 local schools. Read more »
Study finds ‘robust evidence’ of racial and ethnic disparities in discipline in secondary schools A VCU post-doctoral researcher found that African American students and students self-identifying as two or more races were at greater risk for disciplinary action in both middle and high schools. Read more »
VCU and VSU researchers are studying marijuana use and the immune system Larry Keen, a VSU assistant professor, hopes the partnership — created by an NIH grant — paves the way for further collaboration between the two institutions. 7/23/2019
‘If I wasn’t making films about science, I wouldn’t want to be making films’ Alumnus, researcher and award-winning videographer Ron Lopez has forged a unique career balancing art and science. 7/22/2019
New program pairs high school students with graduate researchers at VCU The program, called RAM Opportunity, is a chance for the high school students to see “what higher education is all about,” said Melissa Tyler, assistant dean of the Graduate School. 7/19/2019
Romantic partnerships mitigate influence of genetic predisposition to alcohol consumption Yet relationships’ “protective effect” against high-risk drinking is limited to men, according to a new study in Addiction 7/17/2019
VCU students to participate in Arctic summer research cruise Trio will set sail this week as part of a National Science Foundation-supported research expedition studying the Arctic Ocean’s impact toward life on Earth. 7/17/2019
VCU Engineering poised to lead cyber network in Central Virginia Professor talks about VCU’s role in the state’s Commonwealth Cyber Initiative 7/3/2019
VCU professor receives $1.03M grant to improve STEM learning in middle schools by focusing on ‘science talk’ The five-year grant will take place at approximately 15 local schools. 7/2/2019
Love and alcohol: Romantic relationships can influence genetic predispositions for alcohol problems A VCU professor looks at how the people we love shape our drinking habits. 6/26/2019