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-==== ACM (Association for Computing Machinery) / Coders Anonymous ==== 
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-  * Faculty contact: John Bowers (bowerscj) 
-  * Student contact: TBD 
-  * Regular meetings: TBD 
-  * Discord: https://discord.gg/wAJY8PuPap 
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-ACM brings together computing educators, researchers, and professionals to inspire dialogue, share resources, and address the field's challenges. As the world’s largest computing society, ACM strengthens the profession's collective voice through strong leadership, promotion of the highest standards, and recognition of technical excellence. ACM supports the professional growth of its members by providing opportunities for life‐long learning, career development, and professional networking. 
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 ==== Competitive Programming ==== ==== Competitive Programming ====
  
   * Faculty contact: Chris Johnson (johns8cr)   * Faculty contact: Chris Johnson (johns8cr)
-  * Student contact: Zane Metz +  * Student contact: Nate Baker 
-  * Weekly meetings: Fridays from 3:00-4:30pm in King 260 +  * Weekly meetings: Tuesdays, 4:00-5:30pm in King 236
-  * Website: http://acm.cs.jmu.edu+
   * Discord: https://discord.gg/Uwwqbj4TEe   * Discord: https://discord.gg/Uwwqbj4TEe
-  * Github: https://github.com/JMU-Competitive-Programming 
  
 Do you love to solve challenging problems? Would you like to increase your programming skills? Are you a competitive person? Do you want to prepare for interview exercises that companies like Google, Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft, Apple, and others give their future employees? Would you like to improve your ability to work in teams? If you answered “YES!” to any of these questions, then we have the perfect club for you! We solve programming problems in online and in-person team competitions. We meet weekly for practices and participate in several contests every year. Do you love to solve challenging problems? Would you like to increase your programming skills? Are you a competitive person? Do you want to prepare for interview exercises that companies like Google, Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft, Apple, and others give their future employees? Would you like to improve your ability to work in teams? If you answered “YES!” to any of these questions, then we have the perfect club for you! We solve programming problems in online and in-person team competitions. We meet weekly for practices and participate in several contests every year.
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   * Faculty contacts: Hossain Heydari (heydarmh) & Brett Tjaden (tjadenbc)   * Faculty contacts: Hossain Heydari (heydarmh) & Brett Tjaden (tjadenbc)
-  * Student contact: Andrew Bailey+  * Student contact: Cole Walther
   * Weekly meetings: Thursdays at 5:30pm in King 236   * Weekly meetings: Thursdays at 5:30pm in King 236
   * Instagram (Follow us!): https://www.instagram.com/jmu_cdc/   * Instagram (Follow us!): https://www.instagram.com/jmu_cdc/
-  * Discord: https://discord.gg/UbHUQ8Snhf+  * Discord: https://discord.gg/RtdrCqFese
   * Website: [[https://beinvolved.jmu.edu/organization/CyberDefenseClub|BeInvolved]]   * Website: [[https://beinvolved.jmu.edu/organization/CyberDefenseClub|BeInvolved]]
  
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   * Faculty contact: Isaac Wang (wangid)   * Faculty contact: Isaac Wang (wangid)
   * Student contact: Leo Torrijos (torrijld) and Diego Navia Sejas (naviasda)   * Student contact: Leo Torrijos (torrijld) and Diego Navia Sejas (naviasda)
-  * Weekly meetings: Tuesdays,  6-7 PM in EnGeo 2208+  * Weekly meetings: Tuesdays,  6-7 PM in Engeo 2208 
 +  * Occasional events on weekends
  
-We aim to create a friendly environment for students to learn about game development and design! Students of all majors are welcome. In addition to programming, we will also dive into art, music, design, etc.+We aim to create a friendly environment for students to learn and discuss everything about game development! In addition to programming, we also look into art, music, design, etc. All majors are welcome!
  
-  * Discord - [[https://discord.gg/TamHfJWNUw]] +If you can't make it to regular meetings, we hold events (workshops, gamejams, etc.) throughout the year! You can also hang out and chat on our Discord!
-  * Instagram - @dukedevs+
  
- +  * Discord - [[https://discord.gg/vunEFrtneA]] 
-==== Forensics ==== +  * Instagram - [[https://www.instagram.com/dukedevs/]] 
- +  * Itch.io - [[https://dukedevs.itch.io]]
-  * Faculty contact: Florian Buchholz (buchhofp) +
-  * Student contact: TBD +
-  * Weekly meetings: TBD +
- +
-The Forensics club is for those interested in learning the basics of forensics as well as discussing current developments in the field. We engage in many forensics exercises like drive recovery and forensics scenarios. In the past, members of the group have given presentations on forensic topics and tools, recovered data from "broken" hard drives, participated in DFRWS and HoneyNet forensics challenges, and examined and developed forensic tools. We have even assisted the JMU Police Department with some of their forensics needs. The Forensics Club gives members insight into what a career in cyber forensics could be like by solving real-world forensics problems.  +
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-==== Minority Programmers Association ==== +
- +
-  * Faculty contact: TBD +
-  * Student contact: TBD +
-  * Weekly meetings: TBD +
-  * Website: http://minorityprogrammers.org +
- +
-The Minority Programmers Association was started in 2019 at JMU by a group of diverse Computer Science / Computer Information Systems students looking to start a community where minorities are both accepted and have the opportunity to produce projects as undergrads.  Join MPA (the newest CS org) if you want to **develop** coding solutions with minorities tackling problems affecting underprivileged communities, **join** an organization at JMU that develops impactful technical projects, and **educate** local/diverse communities through programming.+
  
 ==== PlayMU ==== ==== PlayMU ====
  
   * Faculty contact: Mike Lam (lam2mo)   * Faculty contact: Mike Lam (lam2mo)
-  * Student contact: Ethan Baldwin+  * Student contact: Joshua Wolfson 
 +  * Weekly meetings: Tuesdays, 8:00-9:30pm in King 350
   * Website: [[https://beinvolved.jmu.edu/organization/playmu|BeInvolved]] | http://discord.gg/playmu   * Website: [[https://beinvolved.jmu.edu/organization/playmu|BeInvolved]] | http://discord.gg/playmu
  
 PlayMU is an organization with the sole intent of bringing in video gamers of all backgrounds, genre preferences, and platforms together in a social environment.  Our primary focus is building community.  We want to be a place where you can have a conversation with anyone about whatever game you're playing, and find someone who shares your opinions.  Feel free to contact any officers through Discord if you have any questions! PlayMU is an organization with the sole intent of bringing in video gamers of all backgrounds, genre preferences, and platforms together in a social environment.  Our primary focus is building community.  We want to be a place where you can have a conversation with anyone about whatever game you're playing, and find someone who shares your opinions.  Feel free to contact any officers through Discord if you have any questions!
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 +==== Madison Pro Bono Development (MPBD) ====
 +
 +  * Faculty contact: Mona Rizvi (elkadima)
 +  * Student contact: Luke Rogers (roger4lk)
 +  * Discord link: https://discord.gg/cUDJumuZNT
 +
 +Add valuable, real-world experience to your resume and build a portfolio of deployed projects while still in school by using your software development skills to help local small businesses and non-profits that otherwise wouldn’t be able to afford these services. MPBD is a student-led club that pairs student teams with small business owners in need of tech assistance. You'll work in teams to design and develop software solutions, providing a service to the community while gaining professional experience.
  
 ==== Robotics ==== ==== Robotics ====
  
   * Faculty contact: Nathan Sprague (spragunr)   * Faculty contact: Nathan Sprague (spragunr)
-  * Student contact: Tyler Rabatin +  * Student contact: Rafael Dietsch 
-  * Weekly meetings: Tuesdays 5:00-6:00PM, EngGeo 1203+  * Weekly meetings: TBD for F25
   * Discord link: https://discord.gg/fgF65pGD9H   * Discord link: https://discord.gg/fgF65pGD9H
  
 The Robotics club enables students who wish to either continue robotics work outside of class or to start with their robotics work. The Robotics club enables students who wish to either continue robotics work outside of class or to start with their robotics work.
  
 +
 +==== Madison Tech Society====
 +
 +  * Faculty contact: Livia Griffith
 +  * Student contact: Will Jedrzejczak
 +  * Weekly meetings:  TBD
 +
 +JMU Madison Tech Society(MTS) aims to build a thriving community of IT enthusiasts and professionals by fostering connections, providing educational resources, and creating opportunities for collaboration. 
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 +We strive to empower our members with the skills, knowledge, and networks needed to excel academically and professionally in the tech industry. Through a range of networking events, mentorship programs, and skill-building activities, we seek to support our members' personal and professional growth, bridging the gap between academia and industry. Our ultimate goal is to cultivate a supportive environment where members can learn, connect, and thrive together.
 ==== UUG (Unix Users Group) ==== ==== UUG (Unix Users Group) ====
  
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   * Faculty contact: Mike Lam (lam2mo)   * Faculty contact: Mike Lam (lam2mo)
-  * Student contact: Will Morris+  * Student contact: Nathan Baker
   * (no regular meetings)   * (no regular meetings)
   * Website: https://upe.cs.jmu.edu/   * Website: https://upe.cs.jmu.edu/
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   * Contact: jmuwit@gmail.com   * Contact: jmuwit@gmail.com
-  * Faculty contact: Dr. Zhuojun Duan (duanzx) +  * Faculty contact: Dr. Dee Weikle(weikleda) && Dr. Zhuojun Duan (duanzx) 
-  * Student contact: Kritika Jatin Shah+  * Student contact: Kendall Coleman(colem7ka@dukes.jmu.edu)
   * meetings are bi-weekly at 6:30 in King 348 (Sep 6, Sep. 20, Oct. 4, Oct. 25, Nov. 6, Nov. 29, Dec. 6)    * meetings are bi-weekly at 6:30 in King 348 (Sep 6, Sep. 20, Oct. 4, Oct. 25, Nov. 6, Nov. 29, Dec. 6) 
   * Links: [[https://weikleda.github.io/jmuwit|Website]] | [[https://beinvolved.jmu.edu/organization/wit|BeInvolved]]   * Links: [[https://weikleda.github.io/jmuwit|Website]] | [[https://beinvolved.jmu.edu/organization/wit|BeInvolved]]
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 If you would like to get involved with WIT, please email us at jmuwit@gmail.com so we can add you to our mailing list! If you would like to get involved with WIT, please email us at jmuwit@gmail.com so we can add you to our mailing list!
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 +
 +==== Not Currently Active ====
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 +**ACM (Association for Computing Machinery) / Coders Anonymous**
 +
 +  * Faculty contact: John Bowers (bowerscj)
 +  * Student contact: TBD
 +  * Regular meetings: TBD
 +  * Discord: https://discord.gg/wAJY8PuPap
 +
 +ACM brings together computing educators, researchers, and professionals to inspire dialogue, share resources, and address the field's challenges. As the world’s largest computing society, ACM strengthens the profession's collective voice through strong leadership, promotion of the highest standards, and recognition of technical excellence. ACM supports the professional growth of its members by providing opportunities for life‐long learning, career development, and professional networking.
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 +**Minority Programmers Association**
 +
 +  * Faculty contact: TBD
 +  * Student contact: TBD
 +  * Weekly meetings: TBD
 +  * Website: http://minorityprogrammers.org
 +
 +The Minority Programmers Association was started in 2019 at JMU by a group of diverse Computer Science / Computer Information Systems students looking to start a community where minorities are both accepted and have the opportunity to produce projects as undergrads.  Join MPA (the newest CS org) if you want to **develop** coding solutions with minorities tackling problems affecting underprivileged communities, **join** an organization at JMU that develops impactful technical projects, and **educate** local/diverse communities through programming.
 +
 +**Forensics**
 +
 +  * Faculty contact: Florian Buchholz (buchhofp)
 +  * Student contact: TBD
 +  * Weekly meetings: TBD
 +
 +The Forensics club is for those interested in learning the basics of forensics as well as discussing current developments in the field. We engage in many forensics exercises like drive recovery and forensics scenarios. In the past, members of the group have given presentations on forensic topics and tools, recovered data from "broken" hard drives, participated in DFRWS and HoneyNet forensics challenges, and examined and developed forensic tools. We have even assisted the JMU Police Department with some of their forensics needs. The Forensics Club gives members insight into what a career in cyber forensics could be like by solving real-world forensics problems. 
 +