Biopsychological Effects of Mental Imagery Studied
There may be new scientific evidence supporting the idea of “mind over matter,” a subject Dr. Ulas Kaplan, a Psychology professor teaching his third year at JMU, explored in a study of mental imagery last semester. Read More »
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IIHHS Receives Health Bites Grant Read More »
JMU Participates in Alcohol-Edu Project Read More »
ICCS Conference Held in October Read More »
News Archive
2009-2010 Academic Year
- Community Caregiver’s Network (CCN) Wins Award ( October 7, 2009) Read More »
- OT Students Participate in CarFit Event Read More »
- Social Work Student Featured on NPR Read More »
- GS Graduate Works for Living Oceans Foundation (September 17, 2009) Read More »
- Bright Futures Website Announced (August 11, 2009) Read More »
2008-2009 Academic Year
- Graduate Psychology Professor Assists in Demining Read More »
- Dr. Joann Hess Grayson Honored Read More »
- 2009 Mini-Grant Recipients Announced Read More »
- Eileen Nelson Scholarship Awarded (March 24, 2009) Read More »
- JMU Nursing Student Association Wins State Awards (March 26, 2009) Read More »
- CISAT Faculty receive All Together One Awards Read More »
- Student Selected to Present Paper at National Conference (March 25, 2009) Read More »
- Singer, songwriter John Farrell to offer two performances Read More »
- JMU SOTA Students Sponsor 5K Read More »
- Memorial Scholarship Endowment Announced Read More »
- JMU Occupational Therapy Students travel to Richmond Read More »
- 2009 CISAT Award Recipients Announced Read More »
- Stuttering Research Lab Created at JMU “What causes stuttering? The answer is simple - no one knows. This coming spring, however, will mark the start of a project which hopes to provide more pieces to the puzzle.. (February 16, 2009) Read More »
- JMU Assists RMH in Introducing Evidence-Based Practice The primary function of the James Madison University – Rockingham Memorial Hospital (JMU-RMH) Collaborative is to foster innovative initiatives that involve members of both organizations... ( February 9, 2009) Read More »
- JMU Cyber Defense Team Advances “People have cried and thrown up before...,” said Computer Science major Kevin Field. The JMU Cyber Defense Team takes first place at the qualifying round of the Collegiate National Cyber Defense Competition. (February 5, 2009) Read More »
- 2008 APA Culture of Service Awards Announced Read More »
- SW Student Interns in London Helping At-risk Teens During the Spring 2008 semester, Senior Social Work major Sarah Almanas conquered two feats simultaneously: living in a foreign country and getting through to at-risk adolescents (December 9, 2008) Read More »
- The JMU Student Occupational Therapy Association has made a $100 contribution to the Occupational Therapy program at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, which was devastated by Hurricane Ike on September 12.
- Psychology Students Create Glona Charity Group Read More »
- Faculty Member Creates Physical Activity Program for Special Needs Children
Read More» - Post-Graduation Trip Proves Uphill Read More »
- Freddie Mac Faculty Support Fund Fall 2008 Recipients Named Read More »
- Learn more about CISAT's Short Term Study Abroad Programs Read More»
- JMU Grad's Charity Work is a Hole in One Read More »
- JMU Graduate Student Jamie Roldan participates in Annual Marine Corp Marathon Read More»
- ISAT Faculty Member, Tom Benzing, Serves as Science Consultant on Book Read More »
- CISAT, OIP and IIHHS Lecture Series Presented by Sandra Buttigieg, MD, PhD, MSc, MBA, MMCFD International Visiting Scholar Director, Institute for Health Care University of Malta October 2008 Details »
- VOTA Conference Held Read More »
- Speaker - Dr. Barry Franklin, William Beaumont Hospital - 10/20/08 The downside of our technologic revolution? An obesity conducive environment
- CISAT's Annual Faculty Research Day was held on Friday, October 3rd, 2008 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m View Photos from the Event »
- Health Sciences Major receives scholarship Read More »
- Nursing Dept Adds Family Nurse Practitioner Track
- Human Performance Lab Research Topics
2007-2008 Academic Year
- JMU Alumni 'Pay it Forward' - Presenting an old idea in a new package, Oprah turned the tables on her audience in a show that aired October 30, 2006 Read More»
- Miller Hall Dedicated ( April 18, 2008) Read More »
- Cyber Defense Competition to be held September 6, 2008
- Graduate Psychology Faculty Honored Read More »
- New CSD Faculty Member Honored Read More »
- ISAT Student Judges Design Competition Read More »
- 2008 Mini-Grant Recipients Announced Read More »
- JMU-RMH Collaborative Celebrates Anniversary Read More
- ASB Group Takes on the Environment West-Coast Style Read More » (April 7, 2008 )
- Omicron Delta Kappa Awards Announced Read More »
- Senior ISAT Symposium 2008 Read More »
- Biomedical and Healthcare Informatic Lecture Announced Read More »
- Spring Break Trip is Eye Opener for Students Read More »( March 27,2008)
- John Farrell Concert Announced Read More » (March 27, 2008)
- JMU’s Annual Social Work Celebration Friday, March 28 Read More » (March 20, 2008)
- JMU Alumna Reports for Duty Read More » (March 10, 2008)
- Combined-Integrated Doctoral Program News Read More » (February 22, 2008)
- Dr. Steve Evans Introduces Multidisciplinary Journal Read More » (February 20, 2008)
- Sustainability...Coming to a Home Near You! Read More »(February 20,2008)
- 2008 CISAT Award Recipients announced Read More »
- LLI Offers Learning Opportunities for Seniors Read More » (January 23, 2008)
- Hurricane Relief Work Changes Lives Read More » (January 2, 2008)
- Woman of Distinction Faculty Award recognizes Dr. Sheena Rogers Read More » (December 6, 2007)
- Faculty Recognized by American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Read More » (December 4, 2007)
- Step Inside the Human Performance Lab Read More » (November 27, 2007)
- HS Students Study HIV/AIDS Programs in South Africa Read More» (November 13, 2007)
- Dr. Bob Kolvoord Honored by Virginia Association of Science Teachers Read More » (November 14, 2007)
- Megan Fiore and Danielle Budash Participate in the Association for Play Therapy Leadership Academy Read More » (November 14, 2007)
- Amanda Howard receives (VAHPERD) Graduate Scholarship!! Read More» (November 5, 2007)
- Jennifer Nash receives (VOTA) Graduate Scholarship!! Read More » (November 5, 2007)
- CSD Students 'Ride' for Credit Read More »(October 30, 2007)
- SNA Prom Shows That Age Is Just A Number Read More» (October 18, 2007 )
- Many groups try to raise awareness for their cause by planning golf tournaments, but for the Shenandoah River, something more meaningful seemed fitting. Read More» (September 28, 2007)
- Interested in what the faculty has been up to? Come check out the College of Integrated Science and Technology’s annual Faculty Research Day on Friday, September 28, 2007 from 1-3pm! Read More » ( September 6, 2007)
- Caffeine and Bone Mineral Density Study announced by Nutrition and Kinesiology faculty. Read More »
- CISAT 'Put Up Your Dukes!' Statue named Read More »
2006-2007 Academic Year
- JMU Destination Imagination Wins Gold at the 2007 DI Globals Competition Read More »
- ISAT Sophomore Ryan Powanda Receives Scholarship Read More (July 17, 2007)
- CISAT 'Put Up Your Dukes!' Progress report Read More (July 17, 2007)
- CISAT Sponsors 'Put Up Your Dukes!' Statue Read More ( June 28, 2007)
- The Society for the Teaching Psychology (APA Division 2) has announced the 2007 recipients of Teaching Excellence Awards including 2 JMU Psychology faculty members. Read More (May 17, 2007)
- Freddie Mac Sponsors JMU "Battle of the Builds" Read More ( April 5, 2007)
- Graduate Psychology Faculty Focus on Crisis Response Read More (April16, 2007)
- Pre-health Students Work in Rural Health Clinics
Reflecting on her trip to work in rural health clinics in Nicaragua, Senior Health Sciences major Katie Pennisi says, "You go in thinking you’re going to meet some people and learn some new things, but it’s so much more than what you could ever expect. It really does make you look at life in a whole other perspective."
Read more» (March 12, 2006) - JMU Students Participate in VCGS Graduate Student Research Forum
Read More » - Three JMU Faculty Members to be Spotlighted at the 14th Annual APS-STP Teaching Institute Read More »
- Studies Abroad Goes to the Phillipines Read More (February 28, 2007)
- Kinesiology Professor Studies the Effects of Protein in Sports Drinks Read More (October 5, 2006)
- Destination Imagination: Discovering Creative solutions to Challenging ProblemsTo the average bystander it may take the likes of MacGyver to build something useful out of merely some paperclips and rubber bands. Read More» (October 18. 2006)
- National Center for Rural STEM Outreach Update on Grant Activities and Summer Workshop. Read More» (September 18,2006)
- Dr. Cadieux, Evidence Analyst for the ADA’s Evidence Analysis Library Learn More
- Graduate Student Invited to Research Symposium Learn More
- Health Sciences graduate student selected to present research on Mediterranean diet. Learn More
- The ecoSymposium: Greening our JMU Campus 5:30 - 7:30 on Monday, December 4 Learn More
- ISAT Mini-Symposium was held on Friday, December 1.
- The Fourth Annual Faculty Research Day was held on October 6, 2006 [View Photos from Event] [Read the Abstracts]
- Nursing Department 25th Anniversary Celebration to be Held October 14, 2006.
- Graduate Psychology Professor, Eric Cowan, returns to India.
- Madison Scholar Presentation to be Held October 6, 2006
- Faculty Research Day 2006 to be Held October 6, 2006
- Presentation by Dr. Gregory David to be Held October 3, 2006 "An Update from the Red Planet-- Spirit and Opportunity Still Going Strong!"
- Technology Alumni Group (TAG) presents 2006 scholarships. (9/22/06)
2005-2006 Academic Year
- CSD Faculty named Editor in Chief by Ear and Hearing (7/28/06)
- Nursing Faculty Member Selected for National Library of Medicine Fellowship Program (7/27/06)
- ISAT Graduate, Peter Denbigh, Receives Prize at the All Ford National Car Show in Carlisle, PA. (7/11/06)
- Computer Science Graduate, A. Brooks Hollar, Takes Top Honors in Microsoft Imagine Cup (6/22/06)
- Nursing Faculty Present at Two Conferences (6/6/06)
- Association to Honor Dr. Steve Stewart (5/1/06)
- Dr. Cynthia O'Donoghue Selected as Member of ASLHA Working Group (4/24/06)
- Conference to be held May 12 - Homeland Security: Engaging the Frontlines (4/25/06)
- Physician Assistant, Mark Moran (Health Sciences - '03), Travels to Armenia on a Medical Mission Trip
[Read More][View Photo Album] (4/19/06) - 2006 Faculty Awards Winners (4/18/06)
- Dr. Joann Grayson Selected as “Champion for Children Award” Recipient for 2006 (4/12/06)
- Graduate Psychology Annual Spring Research and Practice Symposium to be held April 28 (4/12/06)
- Audiology Graduate Student, Ashleigh McCombs, received a $1000 scholarship from the National Association of Future Doctors of Audiology. (4/12/06)
- Psychology Department to Hold Student Symposium Monday, April 17 (4/10/06)
- Kinesiology Major, Monica Lazur, Serves as Alternative Spring Break Leader at York Place Episcopal Church Home for Children (4/10/06)
- Health Services Administration Major, Matt Curtin, Awarded Second Place Hill-Rom Essay Competition (4/6/06)
- Center for Women's Physical Activity Named for Former Faculty (4/6/06)
- Psychology Department Honors Student Award Recipients (4/6/06)
- CSD Students travel to Wise, Virginia to provide hearing aid fittings. (4/5/06)
[Read More][View Photo Album] - Dietetics Major, Rebecca Bourne, Serves as Alternative Spring Break Leader (4/3/06)
- Conference to be held April 3: Making, Using Biodiesel Safely on a Small Scale (3/31/06)
- Health Sciences Graduate, Nathan Lyon, May be "The Next Food Network Star" (3/30/06)
- Congressmen Bob Goodlatte and Roy Blunt visit the College of Integrated Science and Technology on JMU's campus.
[See photos] [Read the Article] (3/23/06) - Employees and Students Go to New Orleans to Assist with Hurricane Katrina Clean-up Efforts
[Read More and Learn How You Can Help] (2/28/06) - JMU Leads the Way for Biodiesel (article from Farm Bureau News)
- Nursing Graduate Student, Jeanne Pitsenberger, Chosen for a Board of Directors position
- Dean Jerry Benson Heading to China to Explore Exchanges
- ISAT Graduate Brings Water Purification Technology to Africa [Read More] (2/21/06)
- Graduate Psychology Professor, Eric Cowan, travels to India [Read More] (2/14/06)
- VAHPERD Scholarships Awarded to JMU Students (1/31/06)
- Communication Sciences and Disorders Students Going to Wise, VA to Fit Hearing Aids (1/31/06)
- 2006 Mini-Grant Recipients Announced (1/18/06)
- ISAT Professor, Dr. Christie-Joy Brodrick, Receives Engineering Award
- Sad loss for CISAT: Funeral Services to be held for Dr. Vida Huber
- National Association Honors Social Work Department Head, Dr. Ann Myers, with Award [Read More]
- Counseling Psychology Program Named Outstanding Program in the South
- CISAT to Host Robotics Content on 11/12/05
- The Third Annual CISAT Faculty Research Day was held October 7, 2005 from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. in the main spine of the ISAT/CS Building. [SEE MORE PHOTOS]
- Academic Open House Held 9/24
- CISAT Staff Appreciation Luncheon held on September 20, 2005
- Help with Hurricane Katrina Relief: Assignmentbackpack is reaching out to "Katrina's Kids" by filling backpacks with much needed personal supplies. FIND OUT MORE
2004-2005 Academic Year
- CISAT Faculty Sign Resolution for Enhancing Diversity
- Scholarship Recipient: Megan Ridgway received the Provost Scholarship and the CISAT Achievement Scholarship at the Virginia Academy of Science's Annual Meeting.
- Social Work Department Offers New Minor in Nonprofit Studies
- Dr. Joann Grayson, Psychology, is State Awardee for Child Protection Work
- Dr. Jerry Benson Honored with Vanderbilt University's Peabody College Distinguished Alumnus Award
- ISAT Students Win Awards at ASME Regional Conference
- Sharon Strang wins Distinguished Nurse Practitioner Award
- ISAT Faculty Member Works to Manufacture Rare Protein for Dry-Eye Syndrome Treatment
- CISAT is proud to announce Faculty Award Recipients, Educational Leaves, Teaching and Research Grants, and Mini Grants [Read More]
- Lennie Echterling has been selected as the recipient of the Virginia Counselors Association's Award for Humanitarian and Caring Person of the Year. [Read More]
- Kinesiology Students work with JMU alumna, Pat Dewan, during the Center for the Promotion of Physical Activity for Girls and Women's First Alumnae Health and Fitness Program.
[Read More About the Event] - Mark Lotts assists in the installation of the XL.1 Wind Turbine [See More Pictures]
2003-2004 Academic Year
- CISAT Faculty Member, Bill Evans, received All Together One honors for 2004. [read more]
- CISAT Faculty Awards were presented on Tuesday, April 27th, 2004. [See more photos]
- CISAT Graduate Programs Ranked by 'U.S. NEWS'
- JMU Team Wins Top Prize in National Microsoft Competition
- JMU and City Unite to Combat Harmful Computer Waste
- Congratulations to the Student Nurses Association for their awards at state convention [details]
- Psychology Professor - Virginia Outstanding Faculty Award Recipient
Joann Grayson, a professor of psychology at James Madison University, is one of 11 recipients of the TIAA-CREF Virginia Outstanding Faculty Award for 2004.[details] - Computer Science Student, Rachel Langhan is the first recipient of the Technology Alumni Group (TAG) Scholarship. Learn more about TAG.
- CISAT Offers New Master's Program in Public Health
The Commonwealth Master of Public Health (MPH) Program is now accepting applications for admission to this unique online distance-learning program. Graduates will possess an understanding of the public health sciences, knowledge, and skills that are used in health care management, population-based research, and the community practice of public health. - 2003 Faculty Awards Announced
- Faculty Research Day
On October 31, 2003 CISAT held a Faculty Research Day that allowed our faculty to showcase their work. Sixty-five posters were presented as part of the Research Day.[See More Pictures] [Read the Abstracts] - The Annual CISAT Staff Appreciation Luncheon was held on November 4, 2003 at the College Center. [read more]
- CISAT in the News! - From the Daily News-Record
JMU Propels Change With Wind Research
A group at James Madison University is helping propel a wind energy of change.[Read More] - JMU Nursing Students & March of Dimes collaborate for Folic Acid Awareness Week
- CISAT in the News! - From the Daily News-Record
Want a translator or help with an elderly relative? Maybe a phone number for mental health services? It’s available in one place on James Madison University’s campus. - Check out the PDAs in the CISAT Library
- Faculty Service Awards Reception: Dean Jerry Benson, Dr. Stephen Wright (Outstanding Teacher for '02-'03), Mrs. Richard Travis and Dr. Richard Travis (CISAT Distinguished Service Award for '02-'03) [more photos]
- 2003-2004 Mosier Fellows Announced
- Two JMU Students Won the 3nd Place in the ASME Region IV Design Competition
- Event: To Feed the World: A Panel Discussion of Global Agricultural Policies
- Psychology's Jack Presbury Wins Publication Award
- CSD's Brenda Ryals Wins Achievement Award
- CISAT Featured in Virginia Business Article
Prior to 2003
- CISAT Faculty Award Winners for 2003
- Community Agency and School Counseling Programs Reaccredited
- CISAT faculty and staff purchase gifts for 60 needy children as holiday project.
- Health Care Informatics: A unique opportunity for interdisciplinary collaboration in CISAT
- Psychology's Dr. Steve Evans to Launch Tobacco Study
- ISAT's George Baker Appointed Interim Director of The Institute for Infrastructure and Information Assurance
- Psychology's Steve Evans, Ph.D. Publishes Book
- Nursing Department Receives Training Grant
- JMU adding a renewable energy component to their energy portfolio
- Senator George Allen visits CISAT
- Drs. Robert McKown and George Coffman published in Pharmaceutical Engineering
- Dr. Linda Hulton Named 2002-2003 Mosier Fellow
- How many calories do you burn when you walk across campus?
- JMU Student Takes Top Honors in the American College of Healthcare Executives 2002 Hill-Rom Management Essay Contest.
- The CISAT Faculty Development Committee has chosen Ed McKee as this year's Distinguished Teacher.
- Ph.D. programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders approved by State Council of Higher Education. The program will include a clinical track for practitioners in Audiology and research tracks in Audiology and speech-language pathology.
- The annual CISAT Staff Appreciation Luncheon was held on Tuesday, November 6, 2001
