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CISE and COB offer Blockchain seminar series
February 3, 2023: CISE and COB partner to offer five Blockchain seminars held every other Wednesday through March
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JMU alumnus creates efficient cooking device in Madagascar
February 9, 2023: Wimpy created a device that saves time in the kitchen, reduces fuel usage, improves indoor air quality and is better for the environment.
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ISAT graduate program reopens and is accepting applications
February 9, 2023: Students will spend half of the program in each location, studying in Harrisonburg during the fall semester and in Malta during the spring.
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ISAT student programs robotic arm during internship
February 10, 2023: Many aspects of the ISAT major helped Meghan succeed in her internship.
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Computer science professor receives two NSF grants
February 17, 2023: “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.”
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Engineering student raises awareness across campus
March 24, 2023: Juliana Cruz ('23) is raising awareness to support Hispanics and minorities in STEM.
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ISAT students develop a system to track Unidentified Aerial Phenomena
March 24, 2023: 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.
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ISAT students attend conference in Mexico
March 28, 2023: Students’ work revealed how interdisciplinary research and coursework are vital to students’ learning.
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JMU professors receive funding to develop a web-based music platform
March 28, 2023: "The cross-disciplinary work between computer science and music paves the way for students to have full access to diverse and unique music."
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ISAT student explores using mushrooms as home insulation
April 13, 2023: Mushrooms are an exciting possibility as a replacement for current construction materials like fiberglass and closed cell foam boards.
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JMU hosts madiSTEM conference
April 13, 2023: JMU hosts conference to raise awareness about professional opportunities in STEM fields.
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JMU offers a new Climate Science minor
April 13, 2023: The minor requires 18 credit hours with 24 courses to choose from, and opportunities for student research and internships.
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IA students present at the Annual Intelligence Studies Consortium Symposium
April 21, 2023: Three IA students Kylie King, Adam Scroggins, and Maddie Walden were the only undergraduate presenters accepted to the symposium.
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JMU Beekeeping Club is back and yellow
April 27, 2023: After being dormant for a few years, the beekeeping club is back with over 40 involved members.
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ISAT students investigate challenges in the vaccine supply chain
May 9, 2023: Their project tackled one of the most critical global issues of our time: the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Engineering students design STEM mobile learning studio
May 16, 2023: The STEM Wagon aims to empower the next generation of students to explore and pursue STEM disciplines.
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Professor Tony Chen never canceled a class in his 25 years at JMU
May 16, 2023: After dedicating 25 years to educating and inspiring countless students, ISAT professor Tony Chen will retire in August.
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The College of Integrated Science and Engineering announces new Associate Dean
May 17, 2023: Afzal Upal will join JMU’s College of Integrated Science and Engineering this summer as Associate Dean.
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ISAT alumnus creates app to oversee production for Merck
May 30, 2023: From ISAT to industry: Charlie Salette's (’22) journey of innovation and success at pharmaceutical company
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Computer Science student uses machine learning to detect heart disease
May 30, 2023: Sanda Thura looks for a way to improve early detection of heart disease in developing countries.
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CS camp inspires local refugee students to explore computing
July 21, 2023: Local high school students from Rwanda, Eritrea and Democratic Republic of the Congo explore the exciting world of computer science.
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Geospatial Semester students sweep awards at ESRI’s International Conference
July 21, 2023: Loudoun County, Virginia, students in JMU’s renowned Geospatial Semester win big at the ESRI International User’s Conference.
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ISAT professor receives outstanding service award
August 11, 2023: Rod MacDonald is awarded the Systems Dynamics Society Outstanding Service Award
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Celebrating Tim Walton's legacy
September 14, 2023: Walton has made a tremendous impact on our country and his students.
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Tom Benzing’s journey: From textbooks to trout streams
September 15, 2023: After nearly three decades, Tom Benzing, professor of Integrated Science and Technology (ISAT), will be trading in his textbooks for a fishing rod.
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JMU attends Global Citizenship and Peace seminar in Hiroshima
September 18, 2023: The workshop aimed to empower students to become agents of change in addressing climate adaptation and resilience.
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Record-breaking turnout at the CISE Career Fair
October 17, 2023: A record 921 students attended, engaging with 58 businesses and organizations, including Verizon, GEICO, Mitre, and ManTech.
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CS professor transforms classroom with VR
October 17, 2023: Students were asked to create a 2-3 minute VR experience centered around an SDG goal or another societal issue that held personal significance.
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Engineering welcomes Shae Powell to their advising team
October 17, 2023: Shae Powell knows this quite well and is eager to empower the next generation of engineers as she begins a new journey as an academic adviser.
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ISAT alumnus inspires students at Broadway High School
October 18, 2023: “Through the ISAT program, I was able to structure my major and work with excellent and supportive faculty to help me pursue my goals of teaching engineering and technology”
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Computer Science hosts 10th annual DIGITAL event
October 19, 2023: Workshops included navigating a digital turtle through Python, racing drones, exploring augmented reality, creating a mobile app and building a personal Wikipedia page
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Intelligence analysis professor presents at NATO event in Budapest
October 19, 2023: Baxter presented the role of current nuclear weapons-modernization efforts and how those efforts have impacted nuclear strategy
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JMU hosts Ethics Across the Curriculum Conference
November 15, 2023: “Designing Just Futures” studies the future of ethics and technology and their relationship with STEM.
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Thinking Sustainably: The power of biochar
November 15, 2023: As the demand for organic and sustainably raised poultry continues to rise, so does the need for innovative solutions to improve poultry farming practices.
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Long thyme no see: King Hall’s rooftop garden is in a season of regrowth
November 16, 2023: The new garden will serve as an educational area for urban gardening, for climate change impacts, and teach others how to cultivate something in a pot.
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CISE embraces the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals
November 17, 2023: CISE integrates the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals into coursework and research initiatives.
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Hunting the ghost ship: How an IA professor tracked the SPARTA IV
November 17, 2023: Intelligence Analysis professor Giangiuseppe Pili and his team utilized open-source data collection to analyze and identify the transportation of military cargo by the Russian SPARTA IV.
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Computer Science students and faculty attend Grace Hopper Celebration
November 29, 2023: “It’s a place where women can share their stories and support one another.”
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“Engineering a Better World” sees another successful year
November 29, 2023: Programs like “Engineering a Better World” help to promote collaborative, hands-on exploration that inspires students to pursue engineering.
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Engineering students build robotic prototypes to address health care challenges
December 15, 2023: The course marks the first chance for Engineering students to learn the design process and integrate physics, math and Engineering 112 fundamentals.
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From JMU to the Pacific Northwest
December 5, 2023: Chris Butters ('17) navigates critical emergency responses, protects marine environments, and integrates lessons from ISAT.
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Geography students lead the way in environmental sustainability
December 5, 2023: Geography students serve as inspiration for those seeking to bring about meaningful change on campus and contribute to overall environmental improvement.
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ISAT alum applies biotech skills to defense intelligence career
December 8, 2023: Kelly Davidhizar's career spans the globe thanks to the diverse skill set she learned in ISAT.
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