Science and Mathematics News

Innovative course boosts research opportunities

This approach is meeting national calls across higher ed for large-scale engagement of early-career undergraduates in authentic STEM research.

JMU research published in Nature

A paper on the research, funded by the National Science Foundation, was published May 15 in Nature. Johnson was one of the paper's eight authors.

JMU rocket scientist, students head to launch

Caroline Lubert looks for ways to reduce launch noise, which would improve safety and cut costs of launches.

Joneses' gift aims to advance STEM

The couple wants to assist deserving students in attaining high-quality education to advance the country’s scientific and technological capabilities.

From the Lab to the Marketplace

More than 50 JMU students from STEM fields attended a seminar by Mary Lou Bourne about how an idea moves from the lab to the marketplace.

Biology Graduate Student Wins Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition

Biology student Hannah Eisemann took first place during JMU’s 2019 3MT competition

Girls to experience joys of STEM

More than 225 girls are signed up to attend the event that features 22 workshops designed to foster and support the participants’ interest in STEM.

Chemistry professor earns $100,000 research award

Paul Raston, an assistant professor of Chemistry at James Madison University, has been awarded a $100,000 Cottrell Scholar Award.

Water quality research brings educational opportunities to a community

Dr. Benzing’s research focuses on water quality and habitat restoration, most notably in the City of Waynesboro’s South River, which became contaminated with mercury ...

Exploring the planet

NASA scientist and JMU alumna Jennifer Eigenbrode is part of the Mars Science Laboratory mission.