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Collicello Urban Gardens

Two ISAT Seniors Micro-Farm in Downtown Harrisonburg

At 438 Collicello Street, seedlings sprout in biodegradable pots along a porch railing and unidentifiable green shoots cover the front yard.

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PHOTO:  Bob Kolvoord in GhanaMapping is Making a Difference in Ghana

Spring 2013

In 2012, Bob Kolvoord was named Esri's first education ambassador. Michael Gould, global education manager at Esri, had approached him earlier in the year about a pilot program the company was creating to introduce GIS to secondary students living in developing countries.

PHOTO:  4VA GrantsISAT Students Create Website, Hope to Replace Clickers

Spring 2013

A group of integrated science and technology students has recently developed an idea that might save you time and money, eliminating the need for expensive clickers.

PHOTO:  JMU StudentsSeniors Present Capstone Science Projects

Spring 2013

After more than a year of research and work, senior integrated science and technology, geographic science and intelligence analysis majors completed their capstone presentations last Friday, a project which started their junior year.

PHOTO: JMU StudentsSaving Global Food Sources

December 6, 2012

One professor and a handful of students are attempting to unlock a 3,000-year-old secret of the Amazonian Indians.

Announcements


  • ISAT Class of 2013 Photogallery
  • ISAT welcomes Dr. Stephen Marrin and Dr. Edna Reid.  They will  join the IA Program in preparation for the start of Fall Term 2013. 
  • Best wishes to Dr. Joe Marchal as he retires in June from JMU.
  • Congratulations to Dr. Noel Hendrickson!  As of June 1, he will become the new Director for the IA Program.
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Department HeadWelcome to the Department of Integrated Science and Technology! Our students and faculty study the application of a broad range of sciences and technologies to problems of current societal importance. We focus not only on the technical issues but also on how to ensure that these solutions will be embraced by society. More >