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Joe Marchal, Ph.D.

Professor, ISAT and Computer Science
Director, Intelligence Analysis Program

  • Office: HHS 3206
  • Phone: 540-568-2727
  • Email: marchajh@jmu.edu
  • Mailing Address:
    MSC 4102
    701 Carrier Drive
    Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807

Education


  • Ph.D. Logic and Philosophy of Science, Washington University,
  • M.S. Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence), University of Missouri-Rolla,
  • M.S. Philosophy, Michigan State University,
  • B.A. Philosophy, Michigan State University

Experience


  • University teaching and research in the USA, Europe, Africa and Central America (30+ years)
  • Knowledge Engineering and Intelligent Systems Development: McDonald Douglas Missile Systems Company (4-years)
  • MEMC Electronics Corporation (2-years)
  • U.S. National Ocean Service(2-years)
  • U.S. Bureau of Mines (1-year)

Scholarly Interests/Research Topics


  • Knowledge Engineering Intelligence Systems
  • Chaos, Complexity and Cognitive Systems
  • Ethics, Emotions and Intelligence Analysis

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

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 >
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