Award-Winning JMU Geography Program Earns NSF Support for Lightning Study

Contact Information

Eric Gorton

Contact Details

gortonej@jmu.edu

Description

On the heels of being recognized as the nation’s top undergraduate geography program, a group of JMU researchers from that program are getting ready to begin a two-year lightning study supported by nearly $450,000 from the National Science Foundation. The lightning study, which will look into human impacts on the frequency and intensity of lightning, is yet another opportunity for undergraduates to get research experience that will prepare them for graduate school or careers. Bentley [JMU Geography Program Director] said the experience they get will be on par with what master’s and doctoral students would do at major research universities.

Web Presence

https://www.jmu.edu/news/2021/04/08-bentley-lightning-research.shtml

Involvement

Involves Faculty, Involves Students, Involves Participants External to JMU

Scope

JMU Campus Scope, National Scope

Date

April 2021

Existing Center/Institute/Program

yes

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Engagement Award

Areas of Engagement

Engaged Learning

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Program

Academic Level of Engagement

Academic Degree or Certificate Program