Additional innovative programs, especially in applied and interdisciplinary areas, such as biotechnology, are being developed, with outstanding research experiences already available in biochemistry, molecular biology and environmental microbiology. Many of these programs are collaborative with other colleges at James Madison University, drawing on a wide range of faculty expertise. Our programs in undergraduate research widely recognized and are expanding rapidly with support from the National Science Foundation, and other agencies. Faculty members work with smaller groups of students in research programs throughout the year on a wide range of topics. These programs are receiving substantial recognition for their organization and students' accomplishments.
Students work very closely with an outstanding faculty.
The climate is especially friendly to women in the sciences and mathematics. If you don't want to be a number, consider James Madison University. We deliver quality instruction in small class sizes, where faculty are committed to excellence in undergraduate education. We stress learning science by doing science, and assessing outcomes of students in general education and in the major. Available to all our students are excellent advising programs for departmental and pre-professional programs.