James Madison University
PHOTO: Jennifer Coffman

Jennifer E. Coffman, Ph.D.

Associate Executive Director, International Programs
Associate Professor, ISAT

  • Office: JMAC 6, Suite 22
  • Phone: 540-568-3376
  • Email: coffmaje@jmu.edu
  • Mailing Address:
    MSC 5731
    701 Carrier Drive
    Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807

Education


  • Ph.D., Anthropology. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
  • M.A., Anthropology. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
  • B.A., honors, Cultural Anthropology and Political Science. Duke

Scholarly Interests/Research Topics


  • environment
  • development
  • political ecology
  • sociocultural change
  • sustainable food systems
  • education
  • East Africa
  • Eastern USA

Announcements


  • ISAT Class of 2013 Photogallery
  • ISAT welcomes Dr. Stephen Marrin and Dr. Edna Reid.  They will  join the IA Program in preparation for the start of Fall Term 2013. 
  • Best wishes to Dr. Joe Marchal as he retires in June from JMU.
  • Congratulations to Dr. Noel Hendrickson!  As of June 1, he will become the new Director for the IA Program.

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 >
PHOTO: Mapping Ghana

Mapping a Difference in Ghana

Dr. Bob Kolvoord, Professor in the Department of Integrated Science and Technology (ISAT) and Interim Dean for the College of Integrated Science and Engineering (CISE), had a unique opportunity to serve as a GIS ambassador to students and teachers in Ghana. Read Story >