We do science with a commitment to core values of:
Scholarship
We value the pursuit of new knowledge about biodiversity, engaging with the scientific community in this pursuit.
Lifetime learning
We value an inquisitive approach to scholarship. Acknowledging that science is vast and ever-changing, we embrace new tools and analytical approaches as a way to refine knowledge, and persevere in the face of temporary setbacks.
Inclusivity and collaboration
We value all humans regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity. To create a welcoming and collaborative environment for doing science, we proactively train early-career scientists, respectfully engage non-scientists, and acknowledge and support our international colleagues.
Open specimens and biodiversity data
We value sharing information about biodiversity. We do this by generating and caring for new natural history collections, prioritizing digitization of collections, and making specimen-derived information as easy as possible to access and use.
We value the pursuit of new knowledge about biodiversity, engaging with the scientific community in this pursuit.
Lifetime learning
We value an inquisitive approach to scholarship. Acknowledging that science is vast and ever-changing, we embrace new tools and analytical approaches as a way to refine knowledge, and persevere in the face of temporary setbacks.
Inclusivity and collaboration
We value all humans regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity. To create a welcoming and collaborative environment for doing science, we proactively train early-career scientists, respectfully engage non-scientists, and acknowledge and support our international colleagues.
Open specimens and biodiversity data
We value sharing information about biodiversity. We do this by generating and caring for new natural history collections, prioritizing digitization of collections, and making specimen-derived information as easy as possible to access and use.