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Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Founded in 1998, the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is the largest independent nonprofit dedicated to plant science in the world. With a mission to improve the human condition through plant science, the Center conducts plant science research to feed people and improve human health, preserve and renew the environment, and innovate for economic development in the US and around the world.
Purpose
The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center has brought hundreds of scientists from more than 35 different countries together to answer humanity’s most profound challenges. Today, the Danforth Center is the largest organization of its kind, an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit founded to improve the human condition through plant science.
Vision
The Danforth Plant Science Center seeks to feed the hungry and improve human health while preserving and renewing our environment. Through our endeavors, we will enhance our region as a world center for plant science.
Mission
Improve the human condition through plant science
Additional Culture Details
Collaboration is an integral part of the culture at the Danforth Plant Science Center. We are an institution based on a partnership of leaders, scientists, universities, innovators, companies, entrepreneurs, and philanthropists. Researchers work in cross-functional teams in laboratory spaces that are open and designed so that scientists from a variety of disciplines interact regularly, share ideas and develop creative approaches to developing solutions to major challenges. We have collaborators around the country and around the world. In addition to research scientists, teams of field specialists collaborate with international and local partner organizations on issues critical to delivering advances to places where people are most in need. The Center is an anchor of 39 North AgTech Innovation District in our region, helping to create jobs and economic vitality.
Values
- Collaboration
- The Center community is a team of teams. We foster an environment characterized by excellence, trust, and interdependence. Every person’s contributions and achievements are recognized, appreciated, and valued.
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