James Madison University has been chosen for a National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) site in mathematics. All qualified undergraduates are encouraged to apply for this eight-week program, in which students will work in groups of two under the supervision of their faculty mentor.

Anthony Tongen and Brian Walton were awarded a grant from CURM for the 2007-2008 academic year to fund four undergraduate research students. The traditional model of research experience is the very successful REU program (see above); however, students who engage in an academic year research experience can gain the same valuable tools, while at the same time getting a flavor for graduate school in mathematics, by combining classes and research expectations.

M³ began in the summer of 2007 with Anthony Tongen as a program that supports undergraduate research experiences for minority students. In 2007, the program was funded by a NREUP grant that is administered through the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) with funding from the National Science Foundation Division of Mathematical Sciences, the National Security Agency, and Moody's Foundation.

In 2002, Caroline Lubert was awarded a $30,000 research grant from the Jeffress Trust to design and build an anechoic chamber – a room that is isolated from external noise and prevents the reflection of sound waves, so that the only sounds recorded are those emitted directly by the source of interest. This was built in Burruss Hall, with the help of undergraduate students. In 2003, Jeffress Trust awarded Professor Lubert $10,000 to continue developing the chamber, and to employ students to conduct acoustical and optical experiments. A further $10,000 was awarded in 2005. To date, nine JMU students have worked with Professor Lubert on a variety of different projects.

EMMST is a project supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation   Course, Curriculum, and Laboratory Improvement (CCLI) program (Grant No. 9952799). EMMST seeks to provide a program meeting teacher preparation content standards of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, MAA recommendations,  and recommendations of the Conference Board on the Mathematical Sciences Mathematical Education of Teachers report for grades 5-8 in a context emphasizing effective teaching.