Students engineer an accessible path to the ocean

A team of Engineering and ISAT students partnered with the Punta Leona Beach Club and Nature Resort in Costa Rica to design a beach wheelchair that helps individuals with mobility limitations navigate the sand and surf.

Eight engineering students, one rocket and a NASA victory

From late nights to launch day, discover how a small team of JMU Engineering students soared to the top of NASA’s Student Launch competition.

Engineering her future

JMU women are steadily gaining ground in engineering, paving the way for a more diverse and inclusive field.

Engineering students place third at ASCE-UESI Surveying Competition

"This was Engineering’s first time competing in the ASCE-UESI Surveying Competition, and I’m incredibly proud of what our students accomplished," said Dr. Daniel Castaneda, Engineering professor and faculty advisor.

Robert Prins named interim head of engineering

Dr. Robert Prins steps into the role of interim department head, he is focused on hiring and supporting new faculty and strengthening industry relationships to increase program vitality.

Force equilibrium: A new way to learn a classic engineering concept

Steven Woodruff develops a new hands-on lab for his Statistics and Introductory Mechanics class.