The College of Integrated Science and Engineering announces new Associate Dean

Afzal Upal is looking forward to joining 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

JMU professor offers tips to conserve energy, money in winter

Bitter cold is heading to the central Shenandoah Valley this week, but cranking up the thermostat could have some costly repercussions.

CS professor inspires high school students to design using code

Professor Chris Johnson has been searching for ways to make computer science more physical and integrated into the world around us.

JMU professors propose new program for students on the autism spectrum

Program will support students inside and outside the classroom

DIGITAL inspires high school students to explore technology

JMU Computer Science students and faculty, inspire high school girls from the local community to learn about technology.

JMU Engineering hosts second annual “Engineering a Better World” Camp

Camp aims to teach young students about engineering and STEM-based disciplines through hands-on, team-based projects.

ISAT students triumph at ASEM Conference

ISAT students take second place at the ASEM Conference.

Students develop a wearable computing system for at-home physical therapy

When patients continue physical therapy at home, they don’t always perform them correctly, or at all.

Simple precautions can prevent cyber heartache, expert says

The common target of such attacks are people who have the ability to halt the criminal activity using some basic safety practices.

JMU Engineering ranks 18 in US News Reports

The new ranking reflects the continuous hard work that faculty and students have dedicated to the program over the years.

Connections STEM from community

Residential learning program supports first-year STEM majors.

Eyeing the big picture 

Belinda Addae’s (’21) experience as an Honors student fueled her desire to become an immigration attorney.

Center for Inclusive Computing grant supports diversity initiatives in computing majors

Grant to support the graduation of more women and minorities in computing majors awarded to the Computer Science Department (CS) and Computer Information Systems (CIS)

4th Annual Computing Camp for Refugee Students

Our annual Computing Camp returned bigger than ever! We expanded our week-long camp to include two tracks for students: Twoville and Python.