ORAU MSI Research Council
ORAU and MSI Research Council to develop a strategic plan for advancing research and education capabilities at these institutions
Our nation’s historically black colleges and universities and minority-serving educational institutions are often untapped resources, abounding in talent, ingenuity and expertise but often lacking in the material resources necessary for scientific research.
That’s why ORAU places a high priority on building relationships between these schools and some of the larger laboratories and research universities in America.
Among the full complement of ORAU member institutions are universities that comprise the Minority Serving Institutions Research Council.
Members of the MSI Research Council are all engaged in leading-edge science and technology and are recognized as competitive and strategic business partners.
MSI Research Council Member Institutions
Below is a list of the MSI Research Council members and the designated ORAU Councilor.
| Institution | Councilor |
|---|---|
| Alabama A&M University | Lloyd T. Walker |
| Clark Atlanta University | De Lisa A. Wilson |
| Fayetteville State University | Daryush Ila |
| Florida International University | Andres G. Gil |
| Howard University | Anthony K. Wutoh |
| Jackson State University | Joseph A. Whittaker |
| Johnson C. Smith University | Terik Tidwell |
| Meharry Medical College | Maria Fatima Lima |
| New Mexico State University | Luis Vazquez |
| North Carolina A&T State University | Sanjiv Sarin |
| South Carolina State University | Elbert R. Malone |
| Southern University and A&M College | Michael A. Stubblefield |
| Spelman College | Sharon L. Davies |
| Tennessee State University | Frances Williams |
| Texas A&M University-Kingsville | Mohammad S. Alam |
| Tuskegee University | Shaik Jeelani |
| University of Maryland, Eastern Shore | Ali B. Ishaque |
| University of Miami | Jean-Pierre Bardet |
| University of New Mexico | Gabriel Lopez |
| University of Texas at Arlington | Kimberly Mayer |
| University of Texas at San Antonio | Bernard Arulanandam |
| University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | Karen Martirosyan |
| University of the District of Columbia | Victor McCrary |
MSI Research Council Steering Committee
- Dr. Daniela Radu, Florida International University (chair)
Contact us
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