JMU Research, Economic Development and Innovation (REDI)

The Madison Center for Community Development (MCCD) is pleased to announce a new Madison Excellence in Community-Based Research Award, which celebrates outstanding JMU faculty members or researchers whose research has contributed to evidence-based practice and made significant impact in our community. Submit a nomination by Mar. 14 at https://lnkd.in/eN4RtD7w

Valley Internship Experience Workgroup/Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership Events ? Tap into Talent Working Session March 17, 1-3pm /?Shenandoah University HIVE $30,000 for your small business or non-profit organization!?Interested? If your business has less than 150 employees and meets other requirements, you may qualify for intern wage matching funds.?Complete required training by attending an in person working session.?https://lnkd.in/eXatHKUH VIEW Internship Hour webinar March 19, 12-1pm /?virtual Did you know that interns are a good source of new talent for your business? Interns can offer new perspectives, knowledge and techniques to address business challenges and projects. Find out how to get started with hosting interns in this interactive session. Bring your questions!?https://lnkd.in/eqzinpZz Valley Internship Connect March 26, 5-7pm / Harrisonburg Innovation Hub Are you (or do you know) a student looking for a 2025 summer internship in the Shenandoah Valley? Are you (or do you know) a Shenandoah Valley employer seeking one or more students for summer 2025 internships? If you can answer “yes” to either question, this event is for you! Join us for this drop-in networking event that will connect employers with students in the Shenandoah Valley who are looking for an internship opportunity. https://lnkd.in/ei8QHK85

It's JMU OECD Grand Opening Week at the Harrisonburg Innovation Hub! Stop by each day this week to learn more about OECD partner programs and what they do!

JMU's Collaboratory space is officially open at Harrisonburg Innovation Hub ?? and they are celebrating with a week of events. Monday, March 3 - First Friday, March 7, from 4 - 6pm each evening. Are you curious ?? about all the ways your business can partner ???????? with JMU on projects?? Be sure to stop by and meet the teams that make the magic happen.

Today's the day, #JMUGivingDay???? Follow the link below to go to our Center's fund to support renewable energy education and workforce development. We appreciate your support! https://lnkd.in/e5yKGuaT Supporting our programs means... ??Supporting the learning and growing of youth across the Commonwealth ??Investing in opportunities and career readiness for our interns and student researchers ??Support for educators through training, tours, and renewable energy kits ??Supporting well-loved events like Virginia KidWind, Rocktown Energy Festival, and Harrisonburg Solar Tour ??Supporting on-campus events that enhance the college experience ??And more! James Madison University JMU Research, Economic Development and Innovation (REDI)

JUST ANNOUNCED: JMU has been recognized by the Carnegie Commission as a 2025 Research 2: High Spending and Doctorate Production institution. The updated designation highlights JMU's commitment to research excellence and its significant contributions to the academic community. Read more: bit.ly/JMUR2

Our colleagues at the?Institute for Innovation in Health and Human Services?sat down with?#JMUResearch?to talk about how the?Jmu College Of Health And Behavioral Studies?uses the Poverty Simulation to advance student learning and interdisciplinary research. Read more at?https://brnw.ch/21wQHp6

Did you catch Mary Sullivan, Virginia Internship Experience Workgroup (VIEW) Project Coordinator for the Shenandoah Valley region through?the Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership, on the most recent episode of the Being the Change podcast? She explains how the program connects employers and students for work-based learning opportunities. Listen here:?https://lnkd.in/ekV5eN45

Join the Office of?#JMUResearch?Development for Madison Research Club on Feb. 12 from 8:30-10:00 in Lakeview 1104. Topics to include federal funding updates, compliance, and small business partnerships. Registration requested but not required:?https://brnw.ch/21wQw1t

Are you a #JMU employee who is a talented research administrator and data manager? Apply to be Sponsored Programs' Assistant Director, Contracts and Awards. Closing Feb. 17. Open to JMU employees only. Learn more at https://brnw.ch/21wQrvr