Values
The Computational Marine Ethology Research Institute holds key to its guiding principles the following core values:
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Excellence in research practices, quality, and ethical practices that will uniquely position the Institute to meet and exceed all core elements of its strategic plan.
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Autonomy in the crafting of, and in the execution of Institute research plans so long as the chosen path forward remains consistent with the core Values.
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Openness in the sharing of ideas, discoveries, and challenges that pose any risk to the strategic vision of the Institute.
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Integrity will be consistently demonstrated in all activities - no matter how large or small; how visible or foundational.
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Diversity and inclusion of many voices in order to provide a sustainable team setting.
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Community spirit for all supported Institute activities.
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Traceability of all core activities, operations, and actions: “Whenever you do a thing, act as if all the world were watching”. [1]
1. Thomas Jefferson, Third president of the United States of America