ISAT alum applies biotech skills to defense intelligence career

Dec 8, 2023: Kelly Davidhizar's career spans the globe thanks to the diverse skill set she learned in ISAT.

From JMU to the Pacific Northwest

Dec 5, 2023: Chris Butters ('17) navigates critical emergency responses, protects marine environments, and integrates lessons from ISAT.

Geography students lead the way in environmental sustainability

Dec 5, 2023: Geography students serve as inspiration for those seeking to bring about meaningful change on campus and contribute to overall environmental improvement.

CISE embraces the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals

Nov 17, 2023: CISE integrates the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals into coursework and research initiatives.

Hunting the ghost ship: How an IA professor tracked the SPARTA IV

Nov 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.

Long thyme no see: King Hall’s rooftop garden is in a season of regrowth

Nov 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.

Thinking Sustainably: The power of biochar

Nov 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.

JMU hosts Ethics Across the Curriculum Conference

Nov 15, 2023: “Designing Just Futures” studies the future of ethics and technology and their relationship with STEM.

IA professor presents at NATO event in Budapest

Oct 19, 2023: Baxter presented the role of current nuclear weapons-modernization efforts and how those efforts have impacted nuclear strategy

ISAT alumnus inspires students at Broadway High School

Oct 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”

Record-breaking turnout at the CISE Career Fair

Oct 17, 2023: A record 921 students attended, engaging with 58 businesses and organizations, including Verizon, GEICO, Mitre, and ManTech.

Tom Benzing’s journey: From textbooks to trout streams

Sep 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.

Celebrating Tim Walton's legacy

Sep 14, 2023: Walton has made a tremendous impact on our country and his students.

ISAT professor receives outstanding service award

Aug 11, 2023: Rod MacDonald is awarded the Systems Dynamics Society Outstanding Service Award

From the ’Burg to the Bench

Aug 4, 2023: ISAT alumnus Mark Colombell (’99) followed a nontraditional path to law school.

Geospatial Semester students sweep awards at ESRI’s International Conference

Jul 21, 2023: 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

May 30, 2023: 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

May 17, 2023: 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

May 16, 2023: 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

May 9, 2023: 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

Apr 27, 2023: 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

Apr 21, 2023: 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

Apr 13, 2023: 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

Apr 13, 2023: 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

Mar 28, 2023: Students’ work revealed how interdisciplinary research and coursework are vital to students’ learning.

ISAT students develop a system to track Unidentified Aerial Phenomena

Mar 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.