James Madison University

Welcome from the Dean

Dr. Jerry Benson, CISAT Dean

Welcome to the College of Integrated Science and Technology! We are excited about your interest in our academic programs. Our programs focus on the creative and effective use of science and technology to help people. We stress cross-disciplinary and interdisciplinary programs and courses, the application of knowledge and learning through experiences in labs and clinical placements, working with others in teams, and creative problem solving.

As you browse through this site, you will find innovative programs in the applied science, health, technology and human services. You will hear from past and present students about what makes these programs unique. You will begin to understand that James Madison University and the programs in the College of Integrated Science and Technology are places where you can take your dreams, prepare for the future, and then create that future. Start your journey now.

CISAT Student Profiles

PHOTO: Lauren Myers Lauren Myers, Nursing
Helped Hurricane Katrina victims.
PHOTO: Reed Barton Justin Henriques & Reed Barton, ISAT
Started a non-profit and traveled to Africa.
PHOTO: David Strickland David Strickland, Computer Science
Works to make the world more secure.
PHOTO: Aimee LaBrecque Aimee Labrecque, Health Sciences
Works as a policy-maker for the U.S. Coast Guard
PHOTO: Kristin Lee Kristin Lee, Psychology
Interned as a dolphin trainer at the National Aquarium.
PHOTO: Ben Thomas Ben Thomas, ISAT
Developed an invention with an ISAT faculty member, currently attending graduate school at MIT.
PHOTO: Jessica Buell Jessica Buell, Communication Sciences & Disorders
Worked in Speech-Language-Hearing Applied Laboratory.
PHOTO: Stefanie Bourne Stefanie Bourne, ISAT
Did research for the National Science Foundation and NASA.
PHOTO: Dana Wiggins Dana Wiggins, ISAT
Grass Root Coordinator, Chesapeake Bay Foundation - Peace Corps Volunteer
PHOTO: Laura Goodwyn Laura Goodwyn, Psychology
Taught classes at school in Ghana
PHOTO: Ryan Powanda Ryan Powanda, ISAT
Undergraduate Research Participant, Morris K. Udall Scholarship Recipient