Thomas R. Benzing, Ph.D.
Professor, ISAT
Advisor, Madison Flyfishers
Professor-In-Residence, Waynesboro High School
- Office: ISAT/CS 108
- Phone: 540-568-2794
- Email: benzintr@jmu.edu
- Mailing Address:
MSC 4102
701 Carrier Drive
Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807
Education
- Ph.D., Crop and Soil Sciences/ Environmental Toxicology, Michigan State University
- M.S., Organic Chemistry, University of Pittsburgh
- B.A., Chemistry, Franklin & Marshall College
Experience
- Research scientist, South River Science Team
- Research scientist, Shenandoah River Fish Kill Task Force
- Certified Nutrient Management Planner, Virginia #255
- Field scientist, Geraghty & Miller Groundwater Consultants
Scholarly Interests/Research Topics
- applied chemical hydrology
- water quality of rivers and streams
- soil and water chemistry
- nutrient management for sustainability
- trout conservation and habitat restoration
Announcements
- June 20-22
The Virginia Center for Wind Energy is hosting the 3rd biennial Statewide Wind Energy Symposium at James Madison University. This is a great chance for JMU students, faculty, and staff from across all departments to learn about wind energy right here on campus! More - The Geographic Science program administers the ArcGIS site license for K-12 schools in Virginia. Read More
Welcome from ISAT
Welcome 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 >
The East Campus Hillside Naturalization Project
Where many students see an expanse of empty hillside, world-renown artist and designer Michael Singer envisions a public art landscape that fosters ecological renewal. Read Story >
