James Madison University
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Robert N. Brent, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, ISAT

  • Office: ISAT/CS 116
  • Phone: 540-568-2728
  • Email: brentrn@jmu.edu
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Mailing Address:
    MSC 4102
    701 Carrier Drive
    Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807

Education


  • Ph.D. in Environmental Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Illinois, 1999
  • M.S. in Environmental Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Illinois, 1997
  • B.S. in Biology, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1994

Experience


  • 6 yrs, Senior Scientist at the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
  • 4 yrs, Principal Biologist at DynCorp Information and Enterprise Technology

Scholarly Interests/Research Topics


  • Primary research interest is ecosystem response to stressors. This includes aspects of pollutant fate and effects, aquatic toxicology, environmental modeling, and watershed management.

Announcements

Welcome from ISAT

Department HeadWelcome to the Department of Integrated Science and Technology! Our students and faculty study the application of a broad range of sciences and technologies to problems of current societal importance. We focus not only on the technical issues but also on how to ensure that these solutions will be embraced by society. More >
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The East Campus Hillside Naturalization Project

Where many students see an expanse of empty hillside, world-renown artist and designer Michael Singer envisions a public art landscape that fosters ecological renewal. Read Story >