JMU X-Labs celebrates collaborative work at Solutions Showcase

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Photo of student presenting at Solutions Showcase.
A JMU X-Labs Innovation & Impact Student Fellow presents at the Solutions Showcase. Photo courtesy of James Madison University.

On May 1, 2026, JMU X-Labs hosted the Solutions Showcase where JMU X-Labs students, teaching teams, and community partners shared their innovative work developed throughout the semester.

Student presentations included: 

  • New Models for Project Management in Live Entertainment / Systems Thinking, Design Thinking, and Agile Dev[elopment] / Reimagining the Production of Live Entertainment - spring course, click here to learn more
  • Using Rituals to Change our Relationship with Technology - spring course, click here to learn more
  • Workshop in Environmental Problem Solving - spring course, click here to learn more
  • Innovation & Impact Student Fellowship - AY25-26, click here to learn more

New Models for Project Management in Live Entertainment / Systems Thinking, Design Thinking, and Agile Dev[elopment] / Reimagining the Production of Live Entertainment

A course presents at the Solutions Showcase.
Students brought their ideas to life through an interactive board game on how to make a tangible impact in the world of live entertainment. Photo courtesy of James Madison University.

 

A Solutions Showcase attendee shares their reimagined bus stop experience with a student.
An attendee shares their reimagined bus stop experience with a student. Photo courtesy of James Madison University.

Using Rituals to Change our Relationship with Technology

Attendees participate in a simulation of a proposed solution to changing our relationship with technology.
Attendees experience a proposed solution to changing our relationship with technology. Photo courtesy of James Madison University.

 

Students present their proposed solution to changing our relationship with technology.
Students share their proposed solution to changing our relationship with technology. Photo courtesy of James Madison University.

 

Students present at the Solutions Showcase.
Students share their idea for tackling technological distraction among students by developing an immersive experience for attendees. Photo courtesy of James Madison University.

 


Workshop in Environmental Problem Solving

Students present solutions to environmental and natural resource conservation challenges experienced by organizations and agencies.
Students present solutions to environmental and natural resource conservation challenges experienced by organizations and agencies. Photo courtesy of James Madison University.

 

Students present solutions to environmental and natural resource conservation challenges experienced by organizations and agencies.
Students present solutions to environmental and natural resource conservation challenges experienced by organizations and agencies. Photo courtesy of James Madison University.

Innovation & Impact Student Fellowship

Innovation & Impact Student Fellows present their work to attendees at the Solutions Showcase.
Innovation & Impact Student Fellows present their work on social media to increase student engagement at JMU X-Labs. Photo courtesy of James Madison University.

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Published: Thursday, May 7, 2026

Last Updated: Monday, May 11, 2026

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