For star gazers, winter offers lots to see, prime conditions

Dec 20, 2022: With the arrival of the winter solstice, it’s the perfect time to grab a pair of binoculars or a telescope and check out the stars and planets.

JMU professor offers tips to conserve energy, money in winter

Dec 19, 2022: Bitter cold is heading to the central Shenandoah Valley this week, but cranking up the thermostat could have some costly repercussions.

CS professor inspires high school students to design using code

Dec 8, 2022: Professor Chris Johnson has been searching for ways to make computer science more physical and integrated into the world around us.

Fenix Insight's Colin King Visits JMU for Research Study

Dec 1, 2022: Colin King of Fenix Insight visits JMU for project meetings related to the upcoming CISR/Fenix joint study on the aging of underwater munitions for DoD’s SERDP program. 

DIGITAL inspires high school students to explore technology

Nov 18, 2022: JMU Computer Science students and faculty, inspire high school girls from the local community to learn about technology.

JMU Engineering hosts second annual “Engineering a Better World” Camp

Nov 15, 2022: Camp aims to teach young students about engineering and STEM-based disciplines through hands-on, team-based projects.

Building a better world

Nov 11, 2022: With support from Madison Trust, Nick Brinen leads a project to repurpose discarded trees to design and build community projects.

ISAT students triumph at ASEM Conference

Nov 7, 2022: ISAT students take second place at the ASEM Conference.

JMU researcher: Animals speeding up climate change dynamics

Nov 3, 2022: Working at elevations as high as 17,700 feet, JMU biology professor Kelsey Reider will begin looking into the role vicuña are having.

Students develop a wearable computing system for at-home physical therapy

Oct 19, 2022: When patients continue physical therapy at home, they don’t always perform them correctly, or at all.

Simple precautions can prevent cyber heartache, expert says

Oct 17, 2022: The common target of such attacks are people who have the ability to halt the criminal activity using some basic safety practices.

In memory of Dr. Debbie Warnaar

Oct 15, 2022: In Memorium

JMU Engineering ranks 18 in US News Reports

Sep 14, 2022: The new ranking reflects the continuous hard work that faculty and students have dedicated to the program over the years.

Fall brings reopening of JMU planetarium

Sep 6, 2022: With fall fast approaching, it’s a great time to grab a pair of binoculars and check out the stars.

PHOTOS: Youth camps focused on learning, fun

Aug 22, 2022: Look back on JMU's 2022 summer offerings.

Connections STEM from community

Aug 16, 2022: Residential learning program supports first-year STEM majors.

CS Department Welcomes New Faculty and Staff

Aug 9, 2022: We are excited to welcome new faculty and staff to the CS Department!

Under the radar

Aug 5, 2022: Jill Harris (’08) is a watchdog at the nonprofit Environmental Investigation Agency.

Center for Inclusive Computing grant supports diversity initiatives in computing majors

Jul 29, 2022: Grant to support the graduation of more women and minorities in computing majors awarded to the Computer Science Department (CS) and Computer Information Systems (CIS)

JMU students take first place in the “Best of the Web/Best of Digital” national competition

Jul 28, 2022: A JMU duo has won first place in the Large School Individual/Team/Single Class app category at the 2022 AEJMC “Best of the Web/Best of Digital” competition for their app BookBuddy.

CSD offers speech and language intervention services to community

Jul 26, 2022: Students in JMU’s Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) programs collaborated this summer to provide intensive speech-language intervention services for individuals in the Harrisonburg and neighboring communities.

Gradescope now available to all JMU Faculty

Jul 13, 2022: Grant funding gives all faculty access to advanced features of Gradescope

JMU astrophysicist can discuss first photos from Webb Telescope

Jul 8, 2022: Among those anxiously awaiting the photos is James Madison University physics professor Anca Constantin, who researches black holes.

4th Annual Computing Camp for Refugee Students

Jun 24, 2022: Our annual Computing Camp returned bigger than ever! We expanded our week-long camp to include two tracks for students: Twoville and Python.

Scientist who discovered Ivermectin speaks to ISAT students

May 26, 2022: Dr. William Campbell, Noble Laureate, meets with students in JMU's Bioethics class.

Developing a Simulated Language Learner Experience to Teach Science Lessons

May 25, 2022: Using a simulated language learner experience to facilitate discussion of supports for language learners in science and to foster an understanding and appreciation of the unique learning experiences of MLLs in science.

ISAT student designs guitar for managing hand injuries

May 23, 2022: ISAT student designs ergonomic guitar to help others with tendonitis.

Engineering students work to fight against litter crisis

May 18, 2022: Senior Engineering students embark on a fight against the world’s litter crisis and how they can help to clean up the world's oceans.

Louise Temple makes an impact on feminism, science, and the community

May 17, 2022: For fifteen years, Temple has taught a viral discovery course – dedicated to keeping students interested in science.

JMU Rocketry Team competes in NASA Student Launch

May 12, 2022: JMU's Rocketry Team paves the way for future JMU Engineering students.

Eco Shell Marathon team wins Dupont Safety Award

May 12, 2022: The students'The Safety Award is a notable honor recognizes the team with a superior commitment to safety.

Audiology student completes research funded by a grant

May 10, 2022: Third-year audiology graduate student Erin Hernon was selected as a grant recipient for her research on the vestibular system.

Engineering steel bridge team competes at regional competition

May 10, 2022: Engineering students head to Lexington, VA to compete in Steel Bridge Competition.

JMU Nursing participates in national challenge to educate on climate change 

May 6, 2022: JMU’s School of Nursing has recently joined the Nurses Climate Challenge and aims to work towards the program’s goal of educating others about the effects climate change has on public health.    

Machine Shop pioneer announces retirement

May 6, 2022: “Mark is a classical machinist with 30 years of experience and more knowledge than anyone I have ever met."

Exploring Access to University Makerspaces

May 5, 2022: Learning More about Women Makers in University Settings

FYRE program pairs students with faculty research mentors

Apr 27, 2022: The First Year Research Experience (FYRE) program at JMU is aimed towards freshmen and transfer students and allows them a chance to partner with a faculty member for a mentored research project.

ISAT students implement capstone projects in Costa Rica

Apr 20, 2022: A team of JMU ISAT seniors travel to Costa Rica to implement their capstone projects in 21 days.

Early geologic time period can be predictor of climate change

Apr 18, 2022: Geology professor Bill Lukens can make some assumptions about climate from his research of the Pliocene era.

Competition team is runner-up in Microsoft Analytics Challenge

Apr 14, 2022: JMU team excels in case-study competition.

AAAD Announces the Winners of the Spring 2022 AAAD Faculty & Student Research & Professional Development Awards!

Apr 12, 2022: The AAAD Studies Center announces the winners of the Spring 2022 AAAD Faculty & Student Research & Professional Development Awards.

ISAT professor mixes the arts with science

Apr 11, 2022: Learning about science and the environment in London has been a memorable experience for Benzing and his students.

JMU experts can discuss Earth Day, gardening, climate and related topics

Apr 11, 2022: Ahead of Earth Day, JMU experts offer insight into climate related topics

School of Integrated Sciences names inaugural interim co-directors

Apr 8, 2022: Way and Stockwell named co-directors for School of Integrated Sciences

KEEN award helps JMU faculty unleash new ideas in engineering design

Apr 7, 2022: Joshi was one of 27 faculty members chosen from across the nation by KEEN for her contribution to engineering education.

Authority on core techniques for machine learning to speak May 17

Apr 4, 2022: Symposium features data-analytics expert.