College of Integrated Science and Engineering Summer Orientation 2018

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Job Placements of Recent Graduates CS 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