The Institute Compass outlines our mission, vision, values, and establishes the guidelines and boundaries for our work.

In 2018, the Denver Museum of Nature and Science launched the Institute for Science & Policy as a place to seek solutions, build bigger tables for civil conversations, and rethink the way cultural institutions interact with policies that impact all of us.

The Institute Compass details our guiding principles for the future of science policy in Colorado and beyond. Our vision for the future is clear and ambitious. We see a world where science and policy are intertwined, fostering a society that is informed, engaged, and proactive in addressing its most pressing challenges. Our dreams are big, and our commitment to making them a reality is unwavering. The Institute Compass shares how we hope to transform society through our work. It outlines:

Our Story: The founding concepts of the Institute

What We Stand For: The values that define our approach.

What We Do: The pillars, themes, and principles that inform our work.  

Read on to learn how we create space for science-informed dialogue while embracing the human elements of decision-making. 

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