Mexican Academy of Sciences

The Mexican Academy of Sciences (Academia Mexicana de Ciencias) is a non-profit organization made-up of over 1,800 Mexican scientists. It is in Mexico City.

Principles and mission

To maintain its independent status
To serve as a spokesman for the scientific community with society and the Mexican state
To advocate quality, professionalism and honesty in scientific research, training and dissemination
To foster the development and consolidation of the Mexican scientific community
To ensure that the aim of the production, implementation and dissemination of scientific knowledge is always to develop the creative and intellectual capacities of individuals and society