Integrated Science and Technology

ISAT majors enjoy a range of options in choosing what to study – including the option to create their own area of concentration tailored to their interests – and can change their focus without changing majors.

We foster a spirit of openness to new ideas in research, teaching, administration, and collaboration.
Our coursework and underlying research addresses major local, national, and global challenges.
We offer opportunities for hands-on learning in the field, in the lab, and in the community.
Our program is innovative, entrepreneurial, and flexible program.
We collaborate across disciplines and with external partners.
Our graduates become versatile, thoughtful, and effective problem-solvers in the real world.

News
Events

May 16 Professor Tony Chen never canceled a class in his 25 years at JMU
After dedicating 25 years to educating and inspiring countless students, ISAT professor Tony Chen will retire in August.
May 9 ISAT students investigate challenges in the vaccine supply chain
Their project tackled one of the most critical global issues of our time: the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Apr 27 JMU Beekeeping Club is back and yellow
After being dormant for a few years, the beekeeping club is back with over 40 involved members.
Apr 13 ISAT student explores using mushrooms as home insulation
Mushrooms are an exciting possibility as a replacement for current construction materials like fiberglass and closed cell foam boards.
Mar 28 ISAT students attend conference in Mexico
Students’ work revealed how interdisciplinary research and coursework are vital to students’ learning.
Mar 24 ISAT students develop a system to track Unidentified Aerial Phenomena
ISAT students Bethany Biggi, Paris Beaver, and Devon Embry develop a website that allows civilians to report the time and location of the sighting, upload videos, and describe the object.

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