Our mission of discovery and learning is energized by a spirit of optimism and possibility that dates to our founding.One of the world's leading research and teaching institutions. Catalyzing discovery, accelerating solutions, sustaining life on Earth, and preparing students for active citizenship.

Core values

- SIL addresses a wide range of societal needs and issues, including food insecurity, gentrification, racism, gender-based violence, teacher retention, and the impact of technology on young people[1][4].
- It collaborates with public, private, and social sectors to develop and scale evidence-based solutions to social problems, which helps in improving quality of life and promoting positive change[1][4].
- The initiative supports research that is applied to real-world problems, such as recidivism, incarceration, and misinformation, and works to create tools that are scalable and generalizable[4].
- SIL invests in community relationships and engages with local leaders to address immediate and long-term issues, including housing, access to healthcare and education, and inequality[1][4].