The MIT Arab Students' Organization

Mission Statement of the MIT Arab Students' Organization

The Arab students of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology establish the institution of the MIT Arab Students' Organization (ASO) as a vehicle for the empowerment of all MIT Arab and Arab-American Students, Faculty and Staff interested in Arab affairs, politics and culture. We seek to:

Develop in each member of the MIT ASO the initiative and passion to work for the betterment of their communities.

Promote development of our members and encourage professional and social interaction among Arab-American and Arabs in the US and abroad.

Lead the Arab student movement in the United States by setting the standard for vision, ability and energy.

Lead the effort to increase the impact of Arab-Americans and Arabs in Science, Technology and Innovation.

Work with other MIT student groups to overcome ethnic and nationalist barriers, find common ground and achieve our common objectives.

Actively articulate Arab political causes on campus and define the terms issues and arguments for the mainstream dialogue.

Educate both the Arab-American and non-Arab communities about Arab modern achievements, culture, history,identity, and concerns.

Serve our community through volunteerism.