FRANK LAB MISSION STATEMENT

Updated: 2021

Scientific scholarship:

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Advancing humankind’s knowledge of agriculture and science through:

• Collaboration

• Open and transparent sharing of discoveries and tools

• Inclusion of diverse research parties

• Curiosity-driven science

• Creativity

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Diversity and Action:

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Supporting an environment that is inclusive of all people regardless of race, age, religion, nationality, neurodivergence, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity. To do this:

• We will advocate for lab members and community members who face systemic and/or targeted discrimination

• We welcome lab members from all backgrounds

• We will help construct and follow through on the mission statements of our greater community organizations 

• We acknowledge institutional racism present within our scientific communities and our University and will work towards eradicating discrimination

• We will attend workshops and discussions held by SIPS and other organizations on campus to educate ourselves with the goal of creating a more equitable environment

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Mentorship:

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We will all participate in growth-minded mentorship (Montgomery, 2019) to help shape the scientists of the future

Outreach:

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We will create and participate in outreach that expands beyond the university community to engage and inspire scientific thinking in young people from all backgrounds. ​

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Community:

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We will create an atmosphere that is fun, respectful, safe, and open-minded.