ISAT student develops portable water purification system for disaster response

Jul 31, 2026: Landon Pumo ('26) designs a low-cost, portable water purification system for disaster response.

Students contribute to NSF-funded drought research

Jun 23, 2026: Alyssa Girard (CS) and Zac Sealfon (ISAT) contributed to NSF-funded drought research and presented their findings at the AMS.

Geography students contribute to Mt. Crawford's historic designation

Apr 29, 2026: Geography students help document Mount Crawford's history and provide context for a National Register of Historic Places nomination.

CISE Student Showcase highlights student research, real-world impact

Apr 24, 2026: Students demonstrate the power of experiential learning during the 2026 CISE Student Showcase.

Students engineer an accessible path to the ocean

Sep 17, 2025: A team of Engineering and ISAT students partnered with the Punta Leona Beach Club and Nature Resort in Costa Rica to design a beach wheelchair that helps individuals with mobility limitations navigate the sand and surf.

Chelsea Lang: From ISAT to Aerospace

Aug 29, 2025: Her ISAT experience taught her to think big – a mindset that carried her from JMU classrooms to a company leading one of the most ambitious rocket programs in the world.

ISAT students build an aquatic drone to monitor local lake health

Jul 25, 2025: ISAT students design and build an aquatic drone outfitted with sonar, GPS and a custom control system to map the depth and contours of Lake Shenandoah and Newman Lake.