Articles written by Eric Gorton
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MVS event focuses on free-speech protections on college campuses
ACLU lawyer Emerson Sykes will discuss the First Amendment on college campuses, focusing on the differences between public and private campuses.
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JMU researchers zero in on solution for managing invasive tegu lizards
The research shows for the first time that female tegus follow male scent trails during mating season.
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JMU once again recognized as one of nation's top colleges
JMU continues to be recognized by The Princeton Review as one of the nation's best institutions for higher education.
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Strong hemp growth boosts JMU-led research consortium
A crop of Canadian hemp is flourishing on a farm east of Harrisonburg where a James Madison University professor continues his research.
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COVID-19 in Perspective: Course covers the disease, and much more
Students enrolled in a special course are learning about COVID-19 from experts in chemistry; health; history; philosophy; and writing, rhetoric & technical communication.
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Flu shots particularly important during COVID-19 pandemic
A flu shot will not protect against COVID-19, but getting one this season will help strengthen the immune system and could lessen the risk.
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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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