IMSA: igniting and inspiring creative, ethical scientific minds that advance the human condition.Who can argue with that. Well, if you're any kind of religious fundamentalist, you may want to.
And their beliefs:
I prefer these bullet points over the Ten Commandments.
- All people have equal intrinsic worth.
- All people have choices and are responsible for their actions.
- Belonging to a community requires commitment to the common good.
- Diverse perspectives enrich understanding and inspire discovery and creativity.
- Honesty, trust and respect are vital for any relationship to thrive.
- Learning never ends.
- Meaning is constructed by the learner.
- No one’s path in life is predetermined.
- The ability to discern and create connections is the essence of understanding.
- We are all stewards of our planet.