Select your favorite projects or the Madison Trust general fund to make tax-deductible gifts online, and you’re fueling innovation at JMU. Your support boosts these projects and inspires more like them.
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Madison Trust is an initiative of University Advancement managed by the office of Corporate & Foundation Relations in collaboration with colleagues and campus partners from across JMU.
Appropriate Technology in Rural Health Innovation
By Choshi, Ogundipe & Lewis
Effect positive health outcomes and broad STEM education in resource-limited communities of sub-Saharan Africa with a mobile wellness and learning center.
77%
Funded
3
Donors
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"Be Seen, Be Heard" Podcast
By Women for Madison
Boost engagement, awareness, and a sense of community by showcasing JMU’s high achievers who are leading fulfilling lives.
12%
Funded
1
Donors
180
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CPR Music
By M. Stewart
Make interactive, standards-aligned music learning available to children, no matter where they live, their family and cultures, or the music teachers they have.
24%
Funded
3
Donors
180
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Chronic Cough Suppression Therapy Device
By K. Holland, J. Forsyth, et al.
Refine the design of the JMU-patent-pending cough suppression “necklace” and position the team to go to the next stage in proof of concept.
34%
Funded
3
Donors
180
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Constructs of Local Knowledge
By N. Brinen
Build projects that leverage scientific expertise, local materials streams, and construction capacity to create spaces that enrich and engage local communities.
101%
Funded
11
Donors
180
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Expanding the Living Laboratory on East Campus
By W. Teel
Create a new East Campus meadow area to study ecological processes, scientific monitoring techniques, and connections between ecosystem health and human health.
105%
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5
Donors
180
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FYRE: First Year and Transfer Student Research Experience
By Malburne-Wade, Diener & Henry
Facilitate mentored research and creative experiences for first-year and transfer students from populations that have been historically excluded or underserved.
28%
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2
Donors
180
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JMU Valor: Veteran and Military Student Center
By T. Miller & D. Schock Friski
Provide a strong set of services that support recruitment, enrollment, financial aid, and degree completion for veteran and military students.
152%
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6
Donors
180
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Virtual Reality Video Game for Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy
By J. Spindel
Create a virtual, gamified environment for physical therapy to address chronic symptoms associated with inner ear-related dizziness and vertigo.
46%
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5
Donors
180
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Writing for the Future
By C. Fleming & J. Almjeld
Increase professional writing skills (e.g., applications, resumes, cover letters) among high school students who have migrated internationally to Harrisonburg.
52%
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6
Donors
180
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Madison Trust general fund
By University Advancement
Provide seed money to ignite innovation at JMU: support multiple Madison Trust projects.
4%
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1
Donors
180
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