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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

JMU professors propose new program for students on the autism spectrum

Program will support students inside and outside the classroom

ISAT students triumph at ASEM Conference

ISAT students take second place at the ASEM Conference.