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From the CIA to the Classroom

Dr. Tim Walton's 24-year career in the CIA not only gave him a wealth of foreign policy experience and few brushes with history, but an inside understanding of how intelligence analysis can be improved.

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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:  4VA GrantsDr. George Baker Speaks on Nuclear Power

Spring 2013

The Three Mile Island nuclear accident took place on March 28, 1979. We talk about that, the Fukushima accident in 2011, and the future of nuclear power in the U.S., with Dr. George Baker, Professor Emeritus, JMU Integrated Science and Technology Department.

PHOTO:  JMU StudentsISAT Symposium Topics Previewed

Spring 2013

Blacks Run restoration and a wireless lawnmower are among the more than 50 student projects that will be profiled at this year's ISAT Capstone Project Symposium.

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"Why Madison?" College of Integrated Science and Engineering

Fall 2012

CISE programs are outward-facing, one leader said, because the problems that need to be solved come from society. Whether in engineering, ISAT, computer science or information technology, their graduates rise quickly in a variety of fields into leadership positions because of the training they receive in working in teams and their ability to consider the political, social and economic ramifications of their work.

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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