Drexel University

Founded 1891, Philadelphia. Known for its pioneering co-op program since 1919. College of Engineering is among the oldest and largest. ~$1.3B endowment. Innovation ecosystem: Drexel Innovation Fund, Drexel Applied Innovation, Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship, Baiada Incubator, ic@3401. Notable alumni: Paul Baran (packet switching), Norman Joseph Woodland (barcode), Stephanie L. Hill (Lockheed Martin Space), Michael Baum (Splunk), David L. Cohen (Comcast), Kenneth C. Dahlberg (SAIC), astronauts James Bagian and Christopher Ferguson.