Bob Kolvoord, Ph.D.
Interim Director, School of Engineering
Professor, ISAT
Co-Director of JMU Center for STEM Education and Outreach
- Office: HHS 3228
- Phone: 540-568-8110
- Email: kolvoora@jmu.edu
- Mailing Address:
MSC 4102
701 Carrier Drive
Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807
Education
- Ph.D., Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Cornell University (1990)
- M.S., Materials Science, University of Virginia (1985)
- B.A. Physics, University of Virginia (1983)
Experience
- Co-founder and Associate Director, Center for Image Processing in Education
- Co-founder, Science Approach
Scholarly Interests/Research Topics
- Geospatial Tools
- Applications to K-12 Education
- Curriculum Development
- Professional Development for K-16 Teachers
- Evolution of students' spatial thinking skills
- Applications of GIS
- Data Visualization
- Recruitment and Retention in STEM Education
- Simulation and Modeling
Announcements
- February 20
Choices
Admitted Student Open House - March 5-9
Spring Break - April 13
Choices
Admitted Student Open House - April 16
Choices
Admitted Student Open House - May 4
Graduate Commencement - May 5
Undergraduate Commencement - The Geographic Science program administers the ArcGIS site license for K-12 schools in Virginia. Read More
Welcome from ISAT
Welcome 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 >
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 >
