The College of Integrated Science and Engineering brings together programs united by a common focus: solving real-world problems through the integration of science, engineering, and technology, while considering the social contexts in which those problems exist. Over the past several decades, advances in these fields have transformed our lives and societies, creating both extraordinary opportunities and complex challenges.

Meeting those challenges requires more than technical expertise. Continued prosperity and societal harmony depend on combining scientific knowledge, creative engineering design, and technological capabilities with ethical principles and cultural understanding.

To thrive in this environment, individuals must value both specialization and cross-disciplinary collaboration, applying knowledge in practical, innovative ways. They must also bring the flexibility to navigate complexity, the drive to seize opportunities, and the creativity to envision new ones.

The college is dedicated to preparing such graduates—equipping them with a strong scientific and technical foundation matched by interpersonal, organizational, and professional skills. Our faculty educate and inspire students not only as teachers, but also as role models and collaborators, working across the university to support shared priorities and partnerships.

Vision
To be a leader in preparing innovators who integrate science, engineering, and technology with ethics and cultural understanding to solve complex challenges and improve the world.

Mission
The College of Integrated Science and Engineering supports its academic programs by fostering a community of students, faculty and staff committed to improving our world through integrated science, engineering, and technology. 

Goals

• Student-Centered Learning: Promote excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service that places students at the center of learning, preparing them for meaningful careers and advanced study.
• Growth and Integrity: Foster lifelong professional development, personal growth and a shared commitment to ethical responsibility.
• Societal Impact: Advance sustainable solutions that improve society at the local, regional, national, and global levels through the integration of science, engineering and technology with social and cultural understanding.
• Faculty Excellence and Innovation: Cultivate a faculty community dedicated to high-quality, cross-disciplinary instruction, scholarship, and service while championing creativity, discovery and problem-solving.
• Collaboration and Partnerships: Strengthen partnerships within JMU and with industry, government and community organizations to expand opportunities and extend our impact.