Welcome to JMU X-Labs!
JMU X-Labs is a vibrant hub for cross-disciplinary collaborative innovation. Here professors, students, and external partners unite to solve real-world problems that require different disciplines and perspectives. Everything in X-Labs starts with a problem to solve! Then we use design thinking - a hands-on process focused on understanding needs, brainstorming ideas, and testing solutions - to tackle challenges and find practical solutions. From developing new products to addressing real-world issues, JMU X-Labs empowers teams to create meaningful change. Curious about JMU X-Labs? Dive into the fun, join the innovation, and help create something amazing with us - let’s make an impact together!
"This was demonstrative of a successful group coming together around a unique problem, leveraging technology, and getting us to a very viable solution that I look forward to building and extending upon the future."
Mike Wulff, Chief Product & Technology Officer, Ellucian
"I'm energized working in such a collaborative and passionate environment using design thinking to tackle real world problems."
Adrienne Hooker, Associate Professor of Media Arts and Design and X-Labs Assistant Director of Engaged Learning
