Office of Research & Innovation

ORI Upcoming Events

Stay informed and engaged with the Office of Research & Innovation! We’re pleased to share a lineup of upcoming events you won’t want to miss. 
February 4, 2026

Office of Sponsored Programs Lunch & Learn “How to” Series 

The Office of Sponsored Programs happily announces the return of its Lunch & Learn “How to” Series. This third season will be condensed into four episodes, with the last episode held in May. Here's a look at the first two episodes:

Episode 1: Closeout
Tuesday, February 10
12 - 1 PM 
Join us to learn about the three sections of the NIH award closeout process. During this session, we’ll walk through closeout requirements and provide an overview of the Final Financial Report (FFR), Final Research Project Progress Report (FRPPR), and Final Invention Statement (FIS), helping ensure a smooth and timely closeout.

Episode 2: Grants vs. Contracts: Who is Responsible for What?
Tuesday, March 10 
12 - 1 PM

Register for each episode here:

Questions? Please email Carissa Lynn Miller, Research Compliance Coordinator, at carissa.miller@drexel.edu.


Office of Research & Innovation’s Winter “Newsletter LIVE!” Webinar

Have you seen the Office of Research & Innovation’s most recent policy, procedure, and guidelines updates shared in our Winter 2026 Newsletter? To make sure you’re informed of these important changes, we’re hosting a live webinar to discuss what’s new and how it might affect your work.

Wednesday, February 11
12-1 PM
Register here

This session will provide an overview of essential details, including:

  • ORI Staffing Updates
  • Novelution Updates 
  • Research Compliance News
    • ORI Guidance and Procedure Updates
    • Research Security Training Details
  • Sponsored Programs News
    • Sponsor Updates 
    • Global Work Requirements

These items impact crucial aspects of our research environment, and this webinar is a great opportunity to ask questions and stay informed!

Don’t miss this chance to stay ahead of changes and make sure your projects run smoothly. 

Questions? Please email Becky Campbell, Senior Business Analyst, at rim26@drexel.edu.


Winter Research Computing Workshops

The University Research Computing Facility (URCF) is pleased to announce our Winter 2026 workshop series, which will run from February 17 - February 24.
 
These workshops will teach programming basics with Python, and how to access and use Picotte (Drexel’s high-performance computing cluster). They’re interactive, so you’ll practice these skills during the workshop using your own computer.
 
The intended audience is researchers, so the content and examples are chosen with research in mind, but all members of the Drexel community are welcome to attend.
 
All workshops will be conducted remotely using Zoom. Some require you to install and setup the relevant software on your computer beforehand. We’ll send setup instructions and Zoom links to the registered participants for each workshop beforehand.

Register and Learn More
 
Space is limited, and we do expect these workshops to fill up, so please register soon if you’re interested in attending.
 
All workshops are taught by James Porter, the URCF Research Computing Specialist. 

Questions? Please email James at jjp366@drexel.edu.


Join the ORI for a Novelution Implementation Update Webinar

We are excited to share updates on the implementation of Novelution, which will replace COEUS as the Office of Research & Innovation’s central electronic research administration system.

After a busy fall focused on system planning and configuration for the IRB and Sponsored Programs Modules, preparations for testing and readiness activities are underway. The project team is actively validating workflows to ensure the system meets the needs of our research community. 

Looking ahead, the Novelution Implementation Team will host a webinar on:
Tuesday, February 17
12–1 PM
Register for the webinar here
The session will include live demonstrations, practical walkthroughs, and time for Q&A. 

We are looking forward to helping you become familiarized with the new system! We are currently organizing User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and developing training materials to help ensure a smooth transition to Novelution. UAT will allow users to provide direct feedback and help us optimize resources and support. If you are interested in participating in UAT, please sign up here. Your input is instrumental in shaping a system that is driven by the needs of those it impacts most.

Novelution will offer many benefits that will improve and streamline functionality, including clearer workflows, improved task management, and more effective notifications. As always, be sure to check out the Novelution Hub for continued updates and an FAQ. The Hub will also be the future home of Novelution training materials and other important resources.

Questions? Please email Novelution_info@drexel.edu.