1. College of Integrated Science and Engineering
Summer Orientation 2018

2. Mission
The College of Integrated Science and Engineering encompasses programs whose common focus is solving problems that impact the world at large through both the application of science and technology and the consideration of the social context in which the problem sits.

3. Overview CISE is JMU’s newest college – founded in July 2012 Dean
Dr. Bob Kolvoord
Dean
Dr. Jeff Tang
Associate Dean
Dr. Jeffrey Tang
Associate Dean

4. Overview CISE has a range of applied science and technology programs
Computer Science
Dr. Sharon Simmons
Department Head
Engineering
Dr. Kurt Paterson
Integrated Science and Technology
Geographic Science
Intelligence Analysis
Dr. Linda Thomas

5. Academic Rigor
Our academic programs are challenging – they’re supposed to be.
They will help you bring out your best and allow you to do things you didn’t know you could.
All we ask is that you work hard – we will do the same.
High Expectations High Performance Great Results

6. Academic Rigor
“Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration. Accordingly, a genius is often merely a talented person who has done all of his or her homework.”
Thomas Edison

7. Common Elements in CISE
Use technology and/or science to address human problems, including non-technical issues
Dedicated and available faculty
Opportunities for research
Environment/Renewable Energy
Computing
Cyberintelligence/Cybersecurity
Global issue
Small class sizes, especially in junior and senior years
State-of-the-art equipment and facilities
A passionate commitment to outstanding undergraduate education

8. Undergraduate Degree Programs
B.S. in Computer Science
B.S. in Engineering
B.A. or B.S. in Geographic Science
B.S in Integrated Science and Technology
B.S. in Intelligence Analysis

9. Computer Science 18 Faculty, ~650 students Academic Requirements
48-51 credit hours
Departmental Minors
Telecommunications
Robotics
Extracurricular Activities
ACM Student Chapter
Cyberdefense Club and Competitions
Digital Forensics Club and Competitions
Robotics Club
Upsilon Pi Epsilon Honor Society
Women in Technology

10. Engineering Society of Women in Engineering 15 Faculty, ~450 Students
Academic Requirements
79-83 credit hours
Departmental Minors
Robotics
Materials Science
Extracurricular Activities
Engineers Without Borders
IEEE Computer Society
James Madison Engineering Club
National Society for Black Engineers
Sigma Phi Delta
Society of Automotive Engineers International
Society of Manufacturing Engineering
Society of Women in Engineering

11. Geographic Science 7 Faculty, ~220 Students Academic Requirements
52-53 credit hours (depending on BA or BS degree)
Minors
Humanitarian Affairs
Extracurricular Activities
Gamma Theta Upsilon Honor Society
Geography Club

12. Integrated Science and Technology
~30 Faculty, 400 Students
Academic Requirements
74-76 credit hours
Concentrations
Biotechnology
Energy
Engineering and Manufacturing
Environment
Information and Knowledge Management
Telecommunications
Departmental Minors
Environmental Management
Materials Science
Robotics
Science, Technology, and Society

13. Integrated Science and Technology
Extracurricular Activities
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Association for Facilities Engineering
ISAT Honor Society
Environmental Management
IEEE Computer Society, JMU Student Chapter
Society of Automotive Engineers International
Virginia Biotechnology Association

14. Intelligence Analysis
~8 Faculty, 200 Students
Academic Requirements
60-61 credit hours (BA or BS degree)
Areas of Focus
National Security
Competitive Intelligence
Possible Minors
Foreign Language
International Affairs
Justice Studies
Computer Information Systems
Geographic Science
Extracurricular Activities
Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) International

15. Choosing a Major or Minor
Many of our majors have overlapping topical areas (computing, environment, etc.) both within CISE and with other colleges (CSM, COB, etc.)
You can change majors at any time
Some students choose to double-major or add one or more minors
Note that many courses have prerequisites, and some programs (e.g., Engineering, IA) have fairly rigid pathways

16. Study Abroad Opportunities
Costa Rica – ISAT/Engineering
Germany – GS/ISAT/CS/Engineering
Haiti – GS
Kenya/Tanzania – GS/ISAT/Engineering
Malta – GS/ISAT/Engineering
Thailand - GS
UK (London) - GS
Study Away - Silicon Valley

17. Undergraduate Research
Engineering, Integrated Science and Technology (ISAT), and Intelligence Analysis all require capstone research projects
Numerous opportunities to work with faculty on research projects
Don’t be afraid to ask instructors about opportunities for research

18. Internships
All programs strongly encourage internships and help students pursue internship opportunities in a variety of ways
Internships may be paid, unpaid, or for course credit
Internships in 14 states and 4 countries

19. After Graduation JMU Career and Academic Planning Graduate School
Jobs with Businesses or Government
Start-up Companies
Service Work – Peace Corps, Teach for America, etc.

20. Job Placements of Recent GraduatesCS
ENGR GS IA
ISAT
IBM
NSA
SAIC
Northrop
Grumman
Deloitte
Bank of
America
DHS
FBI
Accenture
Capital One
Volvo
Powertrain
DCO Energy
LLC
Advanced
Engineering,
Inc.
Skanska
Booz-Allen
Hamilton
EPA
NGA
National Park
Service
USGS
Dewberry
CIA
DIA
DEA
U.S. Air Force
Booz Allen
JP Morgan
Chase
DOE
Merck
Novozymes
Biologicals