Investing in Research Resources & Tools: Memberships and Affiliations

Advanced Technology International (ATI) Focusing on small and emerging companies that have traditionally not worked with the federal government, Drexel joined the Advanced Technology International (ATI) consortia. As a member, Drexel researchers have access to a host of potential collaborators, support to form technology development teams, and access to federal funding opportunities to support projects.

Office of Research & Innovation leadership participates in the Coastal Athletic Association Academic Alliance-Community of Practice. Dr. Aleister Saunders and Dr. Rose Ann DiMaria- Ghalili represent Drexel as research officers. The goal of the Community of Practice will be to provide a network of research leadership across the Alliance, as well as engage input for the Alliance’s ongoing funding efforts to encourage inter-institutional, collaborative research projects. The Alliance’s Research Officers gathered virtually over the summer to discuss general research and innovation efforts at their respective campuses, as well as discuss the Alliance’s updated research enterprise initiative, launching in late fall 2025. 

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Drexel is a member of the Manufacturing USA® network focused on large scale public-private collaboration on technology, supply chain, and workforce development in advanced manufacturing. The national network of diverse manufacturing institutes, sponsored by either the U.S. Department of Commerce, Defense, or Energy, all have the same goal of accelerating U.S. manufacturing in each of their designated fields. Drexel is a member of four of the 16 institutes: AFFOA, MxD, ARM, and America Makes. Advanced Technology International is a consortium management group that is dedicated to solving the most challenging technological problems the world faces today. More specifically, Drexel partners MTEC, which is a biomedical technology consortium that focuses on preventing injuries and speeding up the development of life by changing medical technology.

Drexel is a proud consortium member of Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU). This means the University is part of a prestigious network of 158 universities nationwide collaborating with ORAU, a leading organization in scientific and technical solutions who collaborates with federal, state, local, and commercial entities to advance national priorities. ORAU provides tailored expertise across multiple domains, including workforce solutions, scientific assessment, health, environment, preparedness, response, and research partnerships. Being part of ORAU's University Consortium means access to funding opportunities, avenues for professional growth, and exciting collaborations. ORAU will foster partnerships between Drexel and government and private sectors, aiming to enhance scientific research and education.