Articles written by Eric Gorton
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Bees, butterflies and things that sprout can teach valuable lessons at home
Among the lessons gardens teach, Goodall said, are plant life cycles and the benefits of pollinators like bees and butterflies.
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JMU places first at national collegiate wind energy competition
A virtual format for a national wind energy competition didn’t stop James Madison University students from excelling once again.
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JMU neuroscientist receives $1 million for autism research
George Vidal, an assistant professor of biology, has received $1 million from the National Institutes of Neurological Disorders and Stroke to research an autism risk gene.
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Professor has advice for navigating summer vacation during pandemic
For people down about having to scrap or alter summer vacation plans, professor Jaime Kurtz has some advice that could help soothe the blues.
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Gus Bus to motor through summer with online reading program
The Gus Bus will continue promoting reading online this summer by offering programming Monday through Thursday from mid-June through July.
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Prestigious scholars program pumps life into heart research
A JMU sophomore is looking forward to researching a deadly heart disease after being named the university’s inaugural Beckman Scholar.
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JMU biology professor joins search for COVID-19 cure
A James Madison University biology professor is doing his part to find a cure for the COVID-19 virus.
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JMU to graduate nearly 150 new nurses during National Nurses Week
As nursing organizations recognize National Nurses Week, James Madison University will graduate 142 students from the School of Nursing on Friday.
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For the perfect steak, JMU researchers show mathematics doesn’t miss
To get a perfectly cooked steak every time, put it in an oven at 437 degrees, first making sure the temperature at the center of the steak is 44.6 degrees.
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Pandemic punctuates importance of environment on 50th Earth Day
On the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, several JMU faculty members say the world’s experience with COVID-19 emphasizes the importance of environmental awareness.
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Engineering capstone helps Charlottesville vineyard improve crop health
Keeping track of 40,000 grape vines from the ground has its challenges, especially when it comes to determining places that need a little more irrigation than others.
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OT to go: Clinic gets creative to continue services to children
Unable to hold face-to-face sessions with clients, a JMU-based occupational therapy program for children has found another way to continue its services.
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JMU Chemistry lends a hand – sanitizer, that is
With its labs shut down for the foreseeable future, the JMU Chemistry Department has found a way to aid medical workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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JMU School of Nursing well prepared for switch to virtual simulation
When the COVID pandemic forced classes online, the JMU School of Nursing was well prepared to provide simulated clinical experiences.
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JMU students, faculty lead effort to reopen Harrisonburg Farmers’ Market
JMU students, their professor, JMU X-Labs, and local business and community partners are racing against the clock to help the Harrisonburg Farmers Market.
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JMU Gus Bus goes virtual to promote reading to Harrisonburg children
The coronavirus isn’t stopping the Gus Bus from promoting reading to Harrisonburg schoolchildren in grades K-5.
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As youth sports leagues spring into action, caring climate is important
JMU professor Lori Gano-Overway recommends coaches focus on creating positive sport experiences for kids that teach physical skills and life skills.
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Harrisonburg High students to experience Paralympic sports at JMU clinic
Paralympians Matt Simpson and Trevon Jenifer will take time off from their preparations for the 2020 Tokyo games to lead the activities
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Stress relief, science of psychology come together
Jaime Kurtz, who researches strategies for happiness, is providing students strategies to handle stress while teaching them psychology.
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Cutting through the noise about over-the-counter hearing aids
James Madison University researcher Ayasakanta Rout says the guidelines, when approved, will make hearing aids much more accessible.
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JMU tops national list for most Fulbright students
JMU has 15 students studying abroad on Fulbright scholarships this school year, the most of any master’s level university in the country.
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‘Bunch of squiggles’ put JMU student in thick of historic discovery
Harvey said her contribution to the research was "a little bit surreal, honestly. I didn't think this was going to happen."
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Begin 2020 with positive, achievable goals
The time has come to start thinking about New Year's resolutions and ways to have a feel-good start to 2020.
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JMU program gets $1.84 million to address air pollution
Virginia Clean Cities at James Madison University has received a $1.84 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency.
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