Purpose: To serve as a boundary spanning organization between science and policy at the state and local levels by providing resources, fostering relationships, and showcasing collaborative solutions.
Vision: To create institutionalized collaboration and trust between the scientific community and decision-makers in Missouri and surrounding states.
Mission: To promote long-term health, sustainability, and economic growth for people and communities by connecting science and policy at the local and state levels.
Values:
- Evidence-Informed Decision-Making
- Transparency
- Accessibility
- Collaboration
- Equity
- Interdisciplinarity