Long thyme no see: King Hall’s rooftop garden is in a season of regrowth

The new garden will serve as an educational area for urban gardening, for climate change impacts, and teach others how to cultivate something in a pot.

Thinking Sustainably: The power of biochar

As the demand for organic and sustainably raised poultry continues to rise, so does the need for innovative solutions to improve poultry farming practices.

JMU hosts Ethics Across the Curriculum Conference

“Designing Just Futures,” studies the future of ethics and technology and their relationship with STEM

The promise and the pitfalls of AI

JMU is proceeding with caution

The power of AI in the classroom

ISAT students are creating algorithms to recognize everything from hard candy to potential cancerous mutations.

Intelligence analysis professor presents at NATO event in Budapest

Baxter presented the role of current nuclear weapons-modernization efforts and how those efforts have impacted nuclear strategy

Computer Science hosts 10th annual DIGITAL event

Workshops included navigating a digital turtle through Python, racing drones, exploring augmented reality, creating a mobile app and building a personal Wikipedia page

ISAT alumnus inspires students at Broadway High School

“Through the ISAT program, I was able to structure my major and work with excellent and supportive faculty to help me pursue my goals of teaching engineering and technology”

CS professor transforms classroom with VR

Students were asked to create a 2-3 minute VR experience centered around an SDG goal or another societal issue that held personal significance.

Engineering welcomes Shae Powell to their advising team

Shae Powell knows this quite well and is eager to empower the next generation of engineers as she begins a new journey as an academic adviser.

Record-breaking turnout at the CISE Career Fair

A record 921 students attended, engaging with 58 businesses and organizations, including Verizon, GEICO, Mitre, and ManTech.

JMU attends Global Citizenship and Peace seminar in Hiroshima

The workshop aimed to empower students to become agents of change in addressing climate adaptation and resilience.

Tom Benzing’s journey: From textbooks to trout streams

After nearly three decades, Tom Benzing, professor of Integrated Science and Technology (ISAT), will be trading in his textbooks for a fishing rod.

Celebrating Tim Walton's legacy

Walton has made a tremendous impact on our country and his students.

ISAT professor receives outstanding service award

Rod MacDonald is awarded the Systems Dynamics Society Outstanding Service Award

From the ’Burg to the Bench

ISAT alumnus Mark Colombell ('99) followed a nontraditional path to law school.

Connecting people to their environment

Produced by JMU faculty and students, a seasonal radio program invites listeners to engage with the valley’s natural surroundings

Geospatial Semester students sweep awards at ESRI’s International Conference

Loudoun County, Virginia, students in JMU’s renowned Geospatial Semester win big at the ESRI International User’s Conference.

CS camp inspires local refugee students to explore computing

Local high school students from Rwanda, Eritrea and Democratic Republic of the Congo explore the exciting world of computer science.

Computer Science student uses machine learning to detect heart disease

Sanda Thura looks for a way to improve early detection of heart disease in developing countries.

ISAT alumnus creates app to oversee production for Merck

From ISAT to industry: Charlie Salette's (’22) journey of innovation and success at pharmaceutical company

Madison grad grateful for opportunities offered through Valley Scholars program

Ayam Ali (’23) reflects on her journey to JMU

The College of Integrated Science and Engineering announces new Associate Dean

Afzal Upal will join JMU’s College of Integrated Science and Engineering this summer as Associate Dean.

Professor Tony Chen never canceled a class in his 25 years at JMU

After dedicating 25 years to educating and inspiring countless students, ISAT professor Tony Chen will retire in August.

Engineering students design STEM mobile learning studio

The STEM Wagon aims to empower the next generation of students to explore and pursue STEM disciplines.

ISAT students investigate challenges in the vaccine supply chain

Their project tackled one of the most critical global issues of our time: the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine.

JMU Beekeeping Club is back and yellow

After being dormant for a few years, the beekeeping club is back with over 40 involved members.

IA students present at the Annual Intelligence Studies Consortium Symposium

Three IA students Kylie King, Adam Scroggins, and Maddie Walden were the only undergraduate presenters accepted to the symposium.

JMU offers a new Climate Science minor

The minor requires 18 credit hours with 24 courses to choose from, and opportunities for student research and internships.

ISAT student explores using mushrooms as home insulation

Mushrooms are an exciting possibility as a replacement for current construction materials like fiberglass and closed cell foam boards.

JMU hosts madiSTEM conference

JMU hosts conference to raise awareness about professional opportunities in STEM fields.

Assessment in middle and secondary education

New Course: Assessment in Middle and Secondary Education

East Campus Student Services spaces launches in EnGeo

Students are encouraged to check out the new student services space in EnGeo.

JMU professors receive funding to develop a web-based music platform

"The cross-disciplinary work between computer science and music paves the way for students to have full access to diverse and unique music."

ISAT students attend conference in Mexico

Students’ work revealed how interdisciplinary research and coursework are vital to students’ learning.

ISAT students develop a system to track Unidentified Aerial Phenomena

ISAT students Bethany Biggi, Paris Beaver, and Devon Embry develop a website that allows civilians to report the time and location of the sighting, upload videos, and describe the object.

Engineering student raises awareness across campus

Juliana Cruz ('23) is raising awareness to support Hispanics and minorities in STEM.

Computer science professor receives two NSF grants

“We want the students to be taught with effective methods, and we want the teachers to have a better experience, to be better prepared, and be more confident about their teaching.”

ISAT student programs robotic arm during internship

Many aspects of the ISAT major helped Meghan succeed in her internship.

ISAT graduate program reopens and is accepting applications

Students will spend half of the program in each location, studying in Harrisonburg during the fall semester and in Malta during the spring.

JMU alumnus creates efficient cooking device in Madagascar

Wimpy created a device that saves time in the kitchen, reduces fuel usage, improves indoor air quality and is better for the environment.

CISE and COB offer Blockchain seminar series

CISE and COB partner to offer five Blockchain seminars held every other Wednesday through March