Articles written by Eric Gorton
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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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JMU professor, proponent of Waynesboro museum, gets Governor’s appointment
Carole Nash, a professor of ISATand a proponent of locating a branch of the Virginia Museum of Natural History in Waynesboro, has been appointed.
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Gus Bus students conduct video interview with NASA engineer
Students are learning to use the engineering design process to develop solutions to real-world problems faced by experts at NASA.
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JMU energy expert can discuss Virginia renewable energy contract
In an Oct. 7 editorial in the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Miles wrote, "Virginia is positioned to deploy the most balanced and resilient clean energy portfolio in the nation.
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Eat up during the holidays, but keep an eye on nutrition
Overindulging can be hard to resist, but there are ways to enjoy holiday eating and still maintain a healthy diet.
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JMU School of Nursing to grow, address catch-22 situation
Starting in January, the program will admit 23 additional students each semester for a cohort of 113, a 25 percent increase.
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JMU sets bar for research in large courses
With each lab section consisting of 24-25 students, there are about 625 students in Bio 140 — who hail from across Virginia as well as 13 other states.
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JMU expert busts flu myths
James Madison University researcher Audrey Burnett recommends getting a flu shot soon as it take a couple weeks for the vaccine to take effect.
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Battling hopelessness in Hurricane Dorian's aftermath is key
While the physical trauma is easy to spot, other types of trauma are not so visible, says JMU Graduate Psychology Professor Lennie Echterling.
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JMU students dig into 2.6 million years of Earth’s climate history
Sediment cores drilled from ocean floors tell stories just like pages in a book, stories that include a geologic accounting of Earth’s climate
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JMU students restore Porsche for top prize
JMU students restored a Charlottesville couple's 1964 Porsche for top prize at the 64th Annual Porsche Parade.
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