EACH APRIL MARKS
INNOVATION MONTH AT VCU
Innovation Month is a dynamic showcase that spotlights innovation, entrepreneurship,
and groundbreaking research across various disciplines within the university.
The focus is on celebrating events, programs, and cutting-edge research
that drives innovation and positively influences our lives and communities.
INNOVATION
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
RESEARCH
U.S. News & World Report has
ranked Virginia Commonwealth
University as one of the nation’s
20 most innovative public universities
in its 2024 Best College Rankings.
Past Events
A recap of April 2024, VCU's first-ever Innovation Month!
March 29, 2024
Ignite Innovation: A NASA Patent Mining Workshop & Networking Event
NASA Langley Research Center
VCU da Vinci Center for Innovation
An exciting opportunity to explore the innovative potential of NASA technologies, kick off Innovation Month at VCU, and connect with collaborators throughout RVA and beyond!
April 7, 2024
TEDxVCU Ripple
TEDxVCU
TEDxVCU Ripple brought together VCU community members with a range of experiences and interests to explore fascinating ideas worth spreading! This event provided an interdisciplinary look at our changing world through varied TEDx Talks to build lasting connections in our community.
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April 8, 2024
VCU State of the
Research Address
VCU Research Weeks
Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation
P. Srirama Rao, Ph.D., Vice President for Research and Innovation, delivered a comprehensive look at the VCU research enterprise's successes throughout 2024.
April 9, 2024
Adobe Webinar:
Land Your Dream Job or Internship
Adobe University Recruiting Team
During this 30-minute virtual workshop, students had the opportunity to learn about promoting themselves on social media, designing their resumes, and updating a headshot for a LinkedIn profile.
April 13, 2024
Accessing Flavor: Using AI to Create Flavor
Shift Retail Lab
This event explored how AI and culinary arts could intersect to create innovative taste experiences. Participants joined hands-on activities and discussions, led by experienced chef and educator, Garrett Eagleton, as they unlocked the potential of AI in flavor creation. From personalized tastes to cutting-edge techniques, attendees dived into the exciting world of AI-enhanced cuisine. Participants received a Credly badge for Design Thinking.
April 15, 2024
VCU Research Weeks
Keynote Address
VCU Research Weeks
Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation
Rochelle Walensky, M.D., M.P.H., 19th director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, delivered the Research Weeks 2024 keynote address: "The importance of research at a public institution."
April 19, 2024
Demo Day
VCU da Vinci Center for Innovation
VCU Demo Day connects student and alumni innovators and founders with the Richmond ecosystem and beyond. Outstanding students and alumni delivered pitches to compete for funding and other prizes.
April 22, 2024
VCU Earth Day
VCU Sustainability
A celebration of Earth Day hosted by VCU's Institute for Sustainability Energy and Environment.
April 24, 2024
Graduate Student
Research Symposium
VCU Research Weeks
Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation
The 27th Annual Graduate Research Symposium brought together graduate students from across the university to share their research with the VCU and the local community.
April 25, 2024
Poster Symposium for Undergraduate Research
VCU Research Weeks
Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation
Undergraduate students across all disciplines presented completed research projects, completed papers, and research in progress.
April 26, 2024
X Marks the Spot
TEDxVCU Salon
Participants watched TEDx Talks about reimagining our urban environment and then embarked on team missions throughout the area to earn points. Teams competed in various challenges, working together to complete the missions. The points accumulated from the missions allowed teams to exchange them for a variety of awesome prizes.
April 26, 2024
Engineering Expo
VCU College of Engineering
The Capstone Design Expo showcases more than 90 student projects and presentations, the result of more than eight months of work between students, sponsors, and faculty advisers.
2024 News
VCU’s inaugural Innovation Month will highlight creativity, entrepreneurship and groundbreaking research
Research Weeks to feature dozens of events celebrating VCU’s quest for discovery
2024 Campus Partners
Thanks to all our partners who made Innovation Month 2024 a success!
