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JMU, Partner Universities Study Ancient Skeletons to Understand Health Patterns

Studying ancient skeletons can help create specific health measures for different populations in the past, according to a recent study conducted by researchers at James Madison University and published in the journal Science Advances.
18-Nov-2024 1:10 PM EST Add to Favorites

JMU Health Sciences Professor Remains a “Top 2% Scientist”

Sojib Zaman, a health sciences professor at James Madison University, has been listed for a third consecutive year in Stanford/Elsevier's Top 2% Scientist rankings.
24-Oct-2024 2:15 PM EDT Add to Favorites

JMU researchers: Air pollution increases thunderstorm danger

Air pollution is increasing the severity of summertime thunderstorms, according to a recent study conducted by researchers at James Madison University and published in the journal Atmospheric Research.
19-Aug-2024 2:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

JMU chemistry professor honored for outstanding teaching

JMU chemistry professor Barbara Reisner has been honored with the 2024 James Flack Norris Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Teaching of Chemistry, presented by the Northeastern Section of the American Chemical Society to individuals who have...
29-Jul-2024 3:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

JMU helps Virginians succeed

CNBC recently released their latest “America’s Top State for Business” rankings, which listed Virginia as America’s top state for both business and education.
29-Jul-2024 3:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

JMU math professor awarded for excellence in undergraduate mentorship

Caroline Lubert was recently selected by the Council on Undergraduate Research for this year’s Mathematical, Computing, and Statistical Sciences Division Advanced Career Faculty Mentor Award.
29-Jul-2024 3:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

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JMU Experts Available to Discuss November Elections, Civic Engagement

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JMU Nursing Professor Can Discuss Flu/COVID Season, Vaccines

14-Oct-2024 4:25 PM EDT

JMU Faculty Experts Available to Discuss Hurricane Preparedness and Response

10-Oct-2024 9:05 AM EDT

JMU Expert Available to Discuss Flooding Impacts in the Aftermath of Hurricane Helene

2-Oct-2024 11:05 AM EDT

JMU experts offer back-to-school tips, advice for students

28-Aug-2024 2:05 PM EDT

JMU expert can discuss attitudes toward disability, Paralympics athletes

21-Aug-2024 12:05 PM EDT

JMU experts can discuss Olympic athlete nutrition, injuries and recovery

31-Jul-2024 1:05 PM EDT

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29-Feb-2024 10:05 AM EST

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Founded in 1908, James Madison University is a public university located in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. JMU is fast becoming one of the nation’s leading lights in higher education because students enjoy unusually engaged relationships with world-class faculty who are here because they want to pursue knowledge and make teaching their No. 1 priority.

Experts

SCIENCE

Zev Woodstock, Ph.D.

Professor

Keywords:
Algorithims,Data Science,image processing,Optimization,Signal Processing

MEDICAL

Emily Stevens

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Keywords:
Obesity,obesity medicine

MEDICAL

Sojib Zaman, Ph.D.

Professor, Health Sciences

Keywords:
Child Health,global health,Health Systems,Maternal Health,non-communicable diseases,Reproductive Health,Sexual Health

SCIENCE

Sri Upadhyay, Ph.D.

Professor

Keywords:
Discourse processing,Text Messaging

BUSINESS

John Kruggel, MA

Lecturer

Keywords:
Economics,Economics Education

MEDICAL

Melody Eaton, PhD

Director, School of Nursing

Keywords:
Health Policy,Nursing Education,nursing policy

BUSINESS

David Peterson, PhD

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Keywords:
Business Management,Leadership,Teams

Bethany Nowviskei, PhD

Dean of Libraries

Keywords:
Artificial Intelligence,Digital Humanities,Machine Learning

SCIENCE

Ahmad Salman, Ph.D

Professor of IT

Keywords:
cyber physical systems,energy analysis,network security

SCIENCE, LIFE

Ángel Garcia Jr., Ph.D.

Professor, Geology and Environmental Science

Keywords:
Caves,Geosciences

SCIENCE, LIFE

Arthur Dean

Associate Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Keywords:
Diversity and Inclusion,Education,Social Sciences

MEDICAL, SCIENCE

Ayasakanta Rout, Ph.D

Professor, Communication Sciences and Disorders

Keywords:
Audiology,Hearing Loss

BUSINESS

Baback Vaziri, Ph.D.

Professor of Business Analytics

Keywords:
Academic Motivation,Business,Business Analytics,Education,sports analytics

MEDICAL, SCIENCE, LIFE

Ben Blankenship , Ph.D.

Professor of Psychology

Keywords:
Health & Medicine

LIFE

Benjamin Selznick, PhD

Professor, Strategic Leadership Studies

Keywords:
applied learning,organizational leadership

Benjamin Riden, Ph.D.

Professor, Educational Foundations and Exceptionalities Department

Keywords:
behavior analysis,Business,Education,Special Education,Teacher Preparation

LIFE

Bernd Kaussler, PhD

Professor of Political Science

Keywords:
International Security,Iran Nuclear Deal,Middle Eastern politics,Terrorism

BUSINESS

Brad Barnett, M.S., AFC, CPFM

Director of Financial Aid & Scholarships

Keywords:
Finance,Financial Aid,Financial Policy,Personal Finance,Scholarship

LIFE

Caitlin Birch

Faculty Expert

Keywords:
Digital Medical Tech,Education

SCIENCE

Carole Nash, Ph.D.

Director of Access and Inclusion; Professor

Keywords:
Citizen Science,Human Ecology

MEDICAL, SCIENCE

Catherine Zeman

Faculty Expert, Health Sciences Department

Keywords:
Environmental Epidemiology,Environmental Health,Environmental Toxicology,integrative health

MEDICAL, LIFE

Cathy McKay , Ed.D.

Associate Professor

Keywords:
Education,Social Sciences,Teacher Education

LIFE

Chelsey M. Bahlmann Bollinger, Ph.D.

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Keywords:
Education

MEDICAL, LIFE

Debbie Sturm, Ph.D

Faculty Expert, Graduate Psychology Department

Keywords:
climate anxiety,Trauma

SCIENCE, LIFE

Eric Pyle, Ph.D

Faculty Expert, Geology and Environmental Science Department

Keywords:
planetary geology,Science Education

Greg Wrenn

Faculty Expert, English Department

Keywords:
Creative Writing,LGBTQ,Nature and Health

LIFE

Hala Nelson, Ph.D.

Professor of Mathematics

Keywords:
Artificial Intelligence,Data Science,Machine Learning,Mathematical Modeling

MEDICAL, LIFE

Jaime Kurtz, Ph.D.

Professor, Psychology

Keywords:
Decision Making

LIFE, BUSINESS

Janna Parker, PhD

Marketing professor

Keywords:
Advertising,Digital Marketing,Nonprofits,Retailing

BUSINESS

Jason Fink, PhD

Professor, Finance; Wells Fargo Faculty Fellow

Keywords:
Capital Markets,Finance,Portfolio Management,Risk Management

LIFE

Jennie Rosier, PhD

Professor, Communication Studies

Keywords:
Attachment,Interpersonal Relationships,Marriage,Parent-Child Communication,Romance

MEDICAL, SCIENCE

Jeremy Akers, Ph.D.

Dietetics, Graduate Program Director

Keywords:
chronic disease management,Health & Medicine,Metabolism,Nutrition,Weight Management

MEDICAL, LIFE

Jessica Salvatore, Ph.D

Faculty Expert, Psychology Department

Keywords:
intergroup relations,social stigma

SCIENCE, LIFE

John Almarode, BS, MAT, PhD

Professor

Keywords:
Education,Science Of Learning,student engagement

SCIENCE

John Guo, PhD

Professor, Computer Information Systems and Business Analytics

Keywords:
Business Analytics,Cybersecurity,Gamification,Information Technology,metaverse,technology adoption

John McNaught, Ph.D.

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Keywords:
classroom management,Educaiton,Social Sciences

John Goetschius

Professor of Athletic Training

Keywords:
sports and injury

SCIENCE

Jonathan Miles, Ph.D.

Professor

Keywords:
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MEDICAL, LIFE

Joseph Kush, Ph.D.

Assistant Assessment Specialist; Assistant Professor

Keywords:
educational assessment,survey data

SCIENCE

Karim Altaii, Ph.D.

Professor, ISAT

Keywords:
HVAC,Renewable Energy

LIFE

Ken Rutherford, PhD

Professor of Political Science

Keywords:
Global Politics,International Law,International Security,Landmines,Peacekeeping

LIFE

Laura Leduc, PhD

Professor, Business Management & MBA Program

Keywords:
employment law,human resource management,Traits

LIFE

Lindsey Harvell-Bowman, PhD

Professor, Communication Studies

Keywords:
Death,Mental Health,Psychology,Suicide

SCIENCE

Mace Bentley, Ph.D.

Professor, Geography

Keywords:
Climate Change,Geography,Natural Science,Weather

LIFE

Marty Cohen, PhD

Professor of Political Science

Keywords:
Political Science,Religion And Politics

SCIENCE, LIFE

Orlandrew Danzell, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, IA

Keywords:
Africa,domestic terrorism,international terrorism,Military intervention,money laundering

LIFE

Philip Frana, PhD

Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies and Independent Scholars

Keywords:
Artificial Intelligence,Digital Technologies,Health Informatics,Information Studies,Interdisciplinary Education,Software

SCIENCE

Philip Baxter, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, IA

Keywords:
Data Mining,Geopolitics,International Security,Nuclear Weapons,open source data

LIFE

Rebecca Brannon, PhD

Professor, History

Keywords:
American Revolution,Founding Fathers,U.S. History

SCIENCE

Rich Hilliard, PhD

Professor of Graphic Design

Keywords:
Animation,Collectibles,Graphic Design,Illustration,Pop Culture,Science Fiction

BUSINESS

Rob Alexander, Ph.D.

Professor of Public Policy and Administration

Keywords:
Climate Policy,Local Government,management and organization,public-private partnerships,sustainable communities

SCIENCE

Rocky Parker, Ph.D

Faculty Expert, Biology Department

Keywords:
Animal Behavior,Chemical Ecology,Endocrinology,Invasive Species,Pheromones,Reptiles

SCIENCE

Samy El-Tawab, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Keywords:
Cybersecurity,Engineering And Technology,Internet of Things,transporation technology

MEDICAL

Santo Coleman, Ph.D.

Professor in the Health Science department

Keywords:
Adolescent Health,Bioethics,Diversity in education,Health,Men’s Health,Obesity

SCIENCE, LIFE

Sara Snyder, Ph.D.

Professor, Education Programs Department

Keywords:
behavior analyst,Education,Health And Medicine

LIFE

Sarah Lupo, PhD

Professor Middle, Secondary, and Math Education

Keywords:
K-12,Literacy

LIFE

Smita Mathur, Ph.D.

Professor, Early Elementary Education

Keywords:
Education,Elementary Education

SCIENCE, BUSINESS

Suzanne Bergmeister, MBA, MS

Executive Director, Gilliam Center for Entrepreneurship

Keywords:
startup incubator,Venture Funding

SCIENCE, LIFE

Tabitha Coates, Ph.D.

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Keywords:
Adult Education,Education,Organizational Development,Social Sciences

LIFE

Tim LaPira, PhD

Professor of Political Science, Coordinator of Government Relations Certificate program

Keywords:
American Politics,Lobbying,Public Policy,Special Interest Group

LIFE

Tony Kim, PhD

Associate Professor, Hart School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management

Keywords:
consumer perception,Food Safety,Food Service Industry,Hotel Administration

SCIENCE

William Lukens, Ph.D.

Professor, Geology and Environmental Science

Keywords:
Climate Change,earth systems,Paleoclimate

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Zev Woodstock, Ph.D.

Emily Stevens

Sojib Zaman, Ph.D.

Sri Upadhyay, Ph.D.

John Kruggel, MA

Melody Eaton, PhD

David Peterson, PhD

Bethany Nowviskei, PhD

Ahmad Salman, Ph.D

Ángel Garcia Jr., Ph.D.

Arthur Dean

Ayasakanta Rout, Ph.D

Baback Vaziri, Ph.D.

Ben Blankenship , Ph.D.

Benjamin Selznick, PhD

Benjamin Riden, Ph.D.

Bernd Kaussler, PhD

Brad Barnett, M.S., AFC, CPFM

Caitlin Birch

Carole Nash, Ph.D.

Catherine Zeman

Cathy McKay , Ed.D.

Chelsey M. Bahlmann Bollinger, Ph.D.

Debbie Sturm, Ph.D

Eric Pyle, Ph.D

Greg Wrenn

Hala Nelson, Ph.D.

Jaime Kurtz, Ph.D.

Janna Parker, PhD

Jason Fink, PhD

Jennie Rosier, PhD

Jeremy Akers, Ph.D.

Jessica Salvatore, Ph.D

John Almarode, BS, MAT, PhD

John Guo, PhD

John McNaught, Ph.D.

John Goetschius

Jonathan Miles, Ph.D.

Joseph Kush, Ph.D.

Karim Altaii, Ph.D.

Ken Rutherford, PhD

Laura Leduc, PhD

Lindsey Harvell-Bowman, PhD

Mace Bentley, Ph.D.

Marty Cohen, PhD

Orlandrew Danzell, Ph.D.

Philip Frana, PhD

Philip Baxter, Ph.D.

Rebecca Brannon, PhD

Rich Hilliard, PhD

Rob Alexander, Ph.D.

Rocky Parker, Ph.D

Samy El-Tawab, Ph.D.

Santo Coleman, Ph.D.

Sara Snyder, Ph.D.

Sarah Lupo, PhD

Smita Mathur, Ph.D.

Suzanne Bergmeister, MBA, MS

Tabitha Coates, Ph.D.

Tim LaPira, PhD

Tony Kim, PhD

William Lukens, Ph.D.

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