Integrated Science and Technology Program Dr. Eric Maslen Professor & Department Head Mr. Paul Henriksen Coordinator for Students Prof. Paul Goodall Program.

Integrated Science and Integrated Science and Technology ProgramTechnology Program

Dr. Eric MaslenDr. Eric Maslen

Professor & Department HeadProfessor & Department Head

Mr. Paul HenriksenMr. Paul Henriksen

Coordinator for StudentsCoordinator for Students

Prof. Paul Goodall

Program Director

ISAT is ABET Accredited to 2014 In 2008, ISAT earned accreditation

by ABET, Inc. (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) the recognized accreditor for university programs in applied science, computing, engineering, and technology.

ABET now accredits 2,800 programs. ISAT was one of the first Applied Science programs to earn the honor

ISAT in Princeton Review … “James Madison University is the type of school

where it doesn’t take students long to feel comfortable and right at home. Business and management programs are popular and well-regarded, as are health services majors and the school’s tech disciplines, among which the innovative integrated science and technology major is a standout. Throughout the university, faculty value real-world preparation for real-world jobs, and look to take the learning process outside the classroom whenever possible.”

Overview of ISAT

The Program What are the objectives of the program?

The Curriculum What courses will I be taking?

The Graduate What happens after graduation?

http://www.isat.jmu.eduhttp://www.isat.jmu.edu

ISAT MissionThe ISAT Department empowers students to analyze and solve real-world, human problems by integrating scientific, technological, business, and social aspects of these problems, and to communicate innovative solutions to a diverse audience.

ISAT MissionThe ISAT Department empowers students to analyze and solve real-world, human problems by integrating scientific, technological, business, and social aspects of these problems, and to communicate innovative solutions to a diverse audience.

ISAT MissionThe ISAT Department empowers students to analyze and solve real-world, human problems by integrating scientific, technological, business, and social aspects of these problems, and to communicate innovative solutions to a diverse audience.

ISAT MissionThe ISAT Department empowers students to analyze and solve real-world, human problems by integrating scientific, technological, business, and social aspects of these problems, and to communicate innovative solutions to a diverse audience.

“Real World” Context

Interdisciplinary Problems

Integrated Approach

Collaborative Teams

Incorporate Societal Impact

Business and Economics

Creative Problem Solving

The ISAT Curriculum Foundation Courses (37 credits) Strategic Sectors (21 credits) Concentration(s) (18 credits) Electives (14 credits) General Education (30 credits)

(120 total credits)

The ISAT Curriculum

Foundation Courses

(37 credits) Analytical Methods (17)

Issues in Science & Technology (14)

Sci., Tech., & Society(6)

Course Descriptions Analytical Methods

(17) The base of math,

physics, statistics, computer programming, systems modeling, instrumentation, and measurement.

A sequence of five courses during the freshman and sophomore years.

GISAT 151 & 251, and ISAT 152, 252, & 253.

Course Descriptions Issues (14)

Study of contemporary, stimulating issues designed to motivate by engaging the student in the practice of science.

The Environment Living Systems Modern Production Energy Systems

A sequence of four courses during the freshman and sophomore years.

GISAT 112 & 113, and ISAT 211 & 212.

Course Descriptions Connections (6)

The ethical, economic, political, and socialcontext of science and technology

A sequence of two courses during the freshman and sophomore years.

ISAT 131 & 231

Foundations Content Areas

TOPICSApproximate Credit Hours

BIOLOGY 4BUSINESS & ECONOMICS 3CHEMISTRY 3COMPUTER SCIENCE 3ENGINEERING & DESIGN 3ENVIRONMENTAL/EARTH SCI. 3MATHEMATICS & STATISTICS 7PHYSICS 4SCIENCE, TECHNOL., & SOCIETY 6

The ISAT Curriculum Strategic Sectors (21 credits)

Biotechnology Energy Engineering/Manufacturing Environment Information/Knowledge Management Telecommunications

The ISAT Curriculum

Concentration Electives

(18)

Upper-Level Courses (12) Senior Thesis (6)

Co-Concentrations e.g. Business

Custom Concentrations

Deploying Your Electives Expanded Breadth

Double Concentration

Minor or Double Major

Expanded Depth Minor or Double Major

Graduate School Prep.

Study Abroad Opportunities

There are required ISAT courses each semester, but students can still study abroad.

ISAT conducts summer programs in a variety of countries each summer. This year we are going to Malta again. Other possibilities each year are Germany and Costa Rica and others come up at various times.

If you want to study abroadduring a fall or spring semester, you should plan a year ahead so that you won’t have to spend a year catching up on your return.

Pre-Professional Preparationsan example…

The ISAT Program is good preparation for a career in medicine.

Med schools don’t require a certain major, but do require certain courses for students to be competitive. We substitute those courses for ISAT foundation classes so that students can complete their preparation and still get an ISAT degree.

It is a lot of work, but that is what the medical profession is all about, so it is better for the student to find that out right away.

Plus, if students do not get into medical school right away, the ISAT degree provides employability until they do.

Example Graduate Schools Duke University George Mason University George Washington University Georgia Tech Hershey Medical Center Humboldt State University James Madison University Johns Hopkins University Massachusetts Institute of

Tech. Medical University of S.

Carolina N. Carolina State University Penn. State University Stevens Institute of Technology

University of Colorado University of Dayton University of Delaware University of Georgia University of Maine University of Maryland University of N. Carolina University of Pittsburgh University of Virginia Vanderbilt Law School Virginia Commonwealth U. Virginia Tech Yale University

Example Graduate Programs Biotechnology Business

Administration Business Management Computer Science Engineering Mgmt. Environmental Science Health Administration Industrial Management Industrial Technology

Law School Management Materials Science Mechanical

Engineering Medical School Public Policy Systems Engineering Tech. Management Pharmacology

ISAT Graduates: are highly valued by employers (~80%) are prepared for a variety of grad school

experiences (~15%) possess a broad-based understanding of

science and technology with application to businesses and marketplaces

work well in teams and are experienced in a collaborative approach to problem solving

understand the political, social, and ethical issues related to science and technology in today’s society

exhibit high levels of skill in the use of the computer as a problem-solving tool

demonstrate strong creativity and problem-solving skills

have the skills to become “life-long learners”

Experiential Learning

In-Class Active Learning

Laboratory Courses

Research Experiences

Senior Thesis

Internships & Co-ops

Senior Thesis Experience Work with external sponsor, faculty mentor,

and student team to bridge the gap between college experience and the world of work.

Three-course sequence: ISAT 491 (1 credit - spring Junior Year) ISAT 492 (2 credits - fall Senior Year) ISAT 493 (3 credits - spring Senior Year)

Project objectives: Select problem Propose work tasks Complete proposed work Communicate results (oral and written reports)

Faculty Technical DiversityAerospace Engineering Environmental Sciences Natural Resources

Agricultural & Extension Education Environmental Toxicology Natural Sciences

Biochemistry Genetics Nuclear Engineering

Biomedical Engineering Geography Pharmacology/Neuroscience

Biophysics Higher Education Physics/Applied Physics

Botany Industrial Engineering Plant Pathology

Chemical Engineering Jurist Doctor (Law) Political Science

Chemical Physics Logic & Philosophy of Science Solid State Physics

Computer Engineering Materials Science Statistics

Computer Science Mechanical Engineering Technology Education

Electrical Engineering Microbiology Theoretical & Applied Mechanics

Environmental Engineering Molecular Biology Theoretical Biology

Research Diversity Bioinformatics Biomanufacturing Biotechnology Data Visualization Energy Systems Engineering Manufacturing Environmental Impact Geographic Info. Systems Hazardous Waste Mgmt. Health Informatics Health Systems Infrastructure Assurance Instructional Technology Instrumentation/

Measurement

Knowledge Management Materials Science Microelectronics Modeling & Simulation Nanostructured Materials Quality Assurance Rapid Prototyping Sensors Statistical Analysis Technology Assessment Technology Management Telecommunications Transportation Systems Water Quality Management

Senior Thesis Projects Assessment of Wetlands for

Water Purification Biotechnology Database Biotechnology Manufacturing of

Pharmaceuticals Brassica- Plant Transformation CISAT Wind Turbine Comparison of Wireless vs. Wire-based

Computer Cluster Data Collection System for RR Donnelly Development of Gene Expression

System DNA Molecular Forensic Technology Environmental Audit Protocol for

Pilgrim's Pride Environmental Policy for Coal-Fired

Power Plants in VA

Ethical Reasoning:A Co-Concentration for ISAT

Genetic Mapping GIS for Shenandoah Watershed GIS Model of Scott-Irish Immigration in

the Shenandoah Valley Incorporation of NarX Gene Into

Cloning Vector Interactive CD for Petersburg

National Battlefield Interactive CD on History, Ethics,

etc. of Eugenics Lab Experiments for ISAT

Biomanufacturing Facility Lacritin Protein Production

Internship Opportunities Summer work experience after

Junior (or Sophomore) year. Typically paid, and not for credit. We attempt to provide at least one

interview to any student interested in pursuing an internship.

Approximately 70% of ISAT students have at least one internship experience.

Example Employers American Management Systems ARCO Ashworth Brothers, Inc. ASI Auric Corporation Bio Science, Contract Production

Corp. BDM International Booz-Allen and Hamilton Business Impact Systems Canon CFW CRESTONE International CoilCraft Coopers and Lybrand Dept. of Game and Inland Fisheries

Dominion Semiconductor DuPont Electronic Data Systems Erol's Internet ESSC, Enterprising Service Solutions Federal Bureau of Investigations Florida Power and Light Ford Motor Company George C. Marshall Center GTE Guilford Pharmaceuticals Gulf Stream Habitat for Humanity International Hydro Geolectric ICF Information Technologies

Example Employers JMU Facilities Management Konica Kraft Foods MA Bioservices Merck NASA National Institute of Health National Park Service New Jersey Natural Gas NIST Packaging Services Inc. Litton/PRC Project Performance Corporation R.R. Donnelley & Sons RWD Technologies

SAIC SHENTEL Smith-Bowman Distillery S. Piedmont Agricultural Research

Center Sprint Stroud Water Research Center Technology Forecasters Tenneco Automotive The Association for Women in

Science U.S. Department of Energy U.S. Forest Service UUNet Technologies Wella Manufacturing WLR Foods Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute

Example Position Titles

Assistant Project Manager

Technology Manager

Systems Engineer

Production Control Supervisor

Plan/Programs Staff Specialist

Health Systems Analyst

System/Program Analyst

Technical

Representative

Marketing Specialist

Environmental Specialist

Technical Consultant

Info. Systems Consultant

STEM SCHOLARSHIP INFO

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