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JMU X-Labs is an ecosystem specifically designed to teach innovation with intention and nurture a culture of creativity. Its transdisciplinary programming challenges students to take ownership of their education, pivot creatively, and confidently tackle problems that resist easy solutions. The “X” in JMU X-Labs represents the variable of discipline—any and every major is welcome.
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Mission
Through collaboration, learners build
confidence and seize opportunities to innovate.
Vision
Our vision is to lead a global movement
that makes passionate problem-solving a way of life.
What is JMU X-Labs?
This is the future of education.
I wish education was more like this. It’s so much more rewarding.
This sort of study better prepares students for the real world and gives prospective employers confidence.
Never have I felt so accomplished in a college course!
[The students] were well-prepared and extremely articulate about the problem set, their teamwork, and how they arrived at their solution.
JMU X-Labs is an important part of our current, and future, economic ecosystem. Keep growing, creating and innovating, JMU X-Labs!
Since I took the JMU X-Labs H4D class, companies (IBM, Accenture, Deloitte, Booz Allen Hamilton) are amazed when I tell them I’ve done iterative/scrum-type work for a government client already.
Students
from 55+ majors
Faculty teams from
10+ departments
Partners from
29 organizations
2 Governor’s Technology Awards
For innovative use of technology in education
September 2017 – JMU X-Labs program
September 2018 – Autonomous Vehicles class
Nick Swayne Ph.D
JMU X-Labs Founder
Current President of North Idaho College
Leadership Team
Patrice Ludwig Ph.D
Interim Director of JMU X-Labs
Karris Atkins
Director of Operations
Seán McCarthy Ph.D
Associate Director of Engaged Learning Experiences
Jamie Sackett
Project and Initiatives Manager
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