Mission/ Vision/ Values
MISSION
WHAT WE DO
EDUCATE
The Faraday Foundation strives to provide hands-on science education to all, with a special focus on providing education to underserved students and populations.
ENGAGE
The Foundation focuses on creating quality, educational content that is highly-engaging for students not only inside the classroom but through material that is applicable to everyday life as well.
INNOVATE
The Foundation fosters a positive and stimulating environment that inspires students to think outside the box through unique science projects that involve everyday household materials.
The Faraday Foundation’s primary mission is to harness science for the maximum benefit of society. Science shapes our lives, our culture, and the world around us. The Faraday Foundation believes that people of all ages should be encouraged to think more deeply about the wonders and applications of science, growing to be well-informed, critical thinkers. The Foundation’s main objectives include supporting science learning in informal environments, fostering scientific and technological innovations that resolve challenges in everyday living, and providing service to mankind, especially those in underserved populations. The Faraday Foundation prides itself on carrying out the tradition of teaching the science of common purposes while additionally making science education accessible to all.
VISION
WHAT WE ENVISION
STIMULATING INTEREST IN SCIENCE EDUCATION
through connecting youth and teachers with resources, projects, and other unique information in the science world.
CHALLENGING YOUTH TO THINK CRITICALLY
about innovative ideas and strategies that address current issues in society today.
ADDRESSING GAPS IN EDUCATION
by working with teachers to identify and sponsor content that supports lesson plans and has students applying prior knowledge both inside and outside of the classroom.
The Faraday Foundation recognizes the importance of engaging youth in hands-on learning to supplement classroom material. The Foundation focuses on providing engaging scientific content to youth that is not only educational but challenging in all of the right ways. There are some concepts in science that are better understood through visual and tangible demonstrations.
VALUES
INTEGRITY
The Faraday Foundation values accuracy in the work and research we sponsor, ensuring that the work performed is supported with adequate evidence and reputable references.
INCLUSIVITY
The Foundation values accessibility in education. The Foundation especially focuses on reaching underserved populations to engage disadvantaged youth with opportunities that otherwise might not have occurred.
INITIATION
The Foundation values taking initiative to research and address problems in innovative ways. We inspire youth to think outside of the box and to explore the world of science.
The Faraday Foundation values are deeply rooted within our mission to educate and engage youth in hands-on science. We take our work seriously, so the Foundation only sponsors content and projects that are backed with scientific research. We also firmly believe in inclusivity, and we recognize that many students come from disadvantaged backgrounds. The Faraday Foundation prioritizes working with and serving disadvantaged, underserved, and minority youths to help bridge the inequality gap in the education system.