mRNA Code of Conduct
Mission Statement
Muslim Researchers of North America (mRNA) is a national research organization, first of its kind, dedicated to empowering Muslim youth by providing them scientific research and public health service experience. We aim to create a community of Muslim students who aspire to change the world and tackle a spectra of quandaries through innovation and discovery.
We aim to foster the pursuit of academic excellence and novel discoveries in students with the ultimate goal of addressing the global human condition and suffering through evidence-based policy changes.
mRNA is geared to help students grow professionally by providing research opportunities and skillsets needed to excel in post-primary education as well as at college/university levels. It is our aim to engage students in research and inspire the passion for lifelong learning in them so they can thrive in any professional environment – biomedical sciences, law, public health services, education, finance, creative arts, and information technology.
We hope to provide students access to resources (mentors, grants, scholarships, etc.) who may not have access to such opportunities otherwise and make the process more equitable. We hope to encourage leadership in the community so we can be productive and give back to the Ummah.
As a unit, collective goals of mRNA include:
- Innovate: Reshape the world through research and scientific discoveries (tools, medicine, devices, etc.)
- Engage: Provide students access to research and inspiring lifelong learning
- Promote: Help students reach their goals in life
- Success: Develop professional skills needed to excel in the work environment
- Communication: Learn to share discoveries through peer-reviewed scientific publication
- Funding: Access to research grants and scholarship opportunities in an effort to make the process equitable
- Leadership: service to the community with a sense of urgency
Vision
Muslim Renaissance:
- Build a thriving community of inspired Muslim students who are paragons of knowledge and virtue.
- Empower students striving to excel in virtue and truth and reshape the present.
- Foster a spirit of innovation and service to enable new discoveries.
- Develop leaders who will create a brighter and equitable future for humanity.
Values
- Compassion
- Empathy
- Integrity
- Service
- Innovation
- Creativity
- Excellence
- Diligence