+ The heart of Nebula Labs' mission is the development of tools to assist the student + body of UT Dallas (or other interested student bodies). The organization’s founding members, + dissatisfied with the software tools offered by the University and cognizant of the + University’s reputation for technologically talented individuals, set out to make a suite of + tools for use by the student body to improve student life in all aspects. +
++ In this mission, the organization commits itself to building tools that assist students in + their academic, social, and personal lives here at UTD so as to enable them to make the most + of the experiences and opportunities therein. +
++ In that vein, we believe that working, learning, and mentoring as a part of Nebula Labs is + one such opportunity that we can offer to improve student life directly. This means that the + organization, while its primary focus is development, is also focused on the personal + development of its membership and strives to ensure its work can be used to better the + personal and professional lives of its members. In the words of our first President, +
++ ‘‘We build products and people.’’ +
+-Ryan Radloff
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++ Becoming a member of Nebula Labs offers a unique opportunity to contribute to an + organization built by students, for students. In accordance with our founding mission and + core values, we work to develop maintainable, high-quality tools that address gaps in campus + resources and data accessibility in order to enhance the academic, social, and personal + lives of students at UT Dallas. By joining Nebula Labs, students become part of a + collaborative environment that seeks to improve its members' technical and teamwork + skills, providing crucial experience towards their professional development. Embracing an + open-source ethos, our organization maintains transparency in all its processes, inviting + all members to actively participate and contribute. Above all, we cultivate an inclusive and + supportive environment, valuing motivation and dedication over innate skill, and actively + combat elitism to foster a culture where all members can thrive and contribute meaningfully. + Joining Nebula Labs is not merely about membership; it's about becoming part of a + community dedicated to making a tangible difference in the lives of students and beyond. +
++ Look out for announcements in{' '} + + our Discord + + . The process generally involves active participation in a team for a semester and a brief + membership form. +
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