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Science & Technology : Mexico

A listing of web sites that provide links to resources related to scientific institutes or associations in or concerned with Mexico. The most important source for bibliography of books and articles concerning Mexico is the annual Handbook of Latin American Studies (http://lcweb2.loc.gov/hlas/) produced by over 130 contributing editors under the editorship of the Hispanic Division of the Library of Congress. Additional coverage of journal articles can be found through a subscription to the Hispanic American Periodical Index (http://hapi.gseis.ucla.edu/).   Both the Handbook and HAPI are available in selected libraries in book form. Researchers may also wish to consult the website of the Library of Congress' Science and Technology Reading Room, which provides reference and bibliographic services in all areas of science and technology, with the exception of clinical medicine and technical agriculture, which are subject specialties of the National Library of Medicine and the National Agricultural Library respectively.  One of the major aggregators for links to a wide variety of subjects on Mexico is the University of Texas' LANIC (http://lanic.utexas.edu/la/mexico/).

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ASOCIACION MEXICANA DE DIRECTIVOS DE LA INVESTIGACION APLICADA Y DESARROLLO TECHNOLOGICO  (http://www.adiat.org)
Adiat is a non-profit organization created in 1989 by Guillermo Fernández de la Garza. Its mission is to promote applied research and technological development in Mexico through national policies, national and international networks, and education. Adiat's web site features the following sections: mission, objectives, organization, technical committees, regional affiliations, academic activities (conferences), publications, news and events, projects, legislation, membership, and related links. In Spanish.

CENTRO DE INVESTIGACION CIENTIFICA Y DE EDUCACION SUPERIOR DE ENSENADA  (http://www.cicese.mx/)
The CICESE, located in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico, is a major scientific academic research center specializing in the following fields of study: oceanography, geology, seismology, ecology, applied physics, geophysics, computer science, telecommunications, and marine biotechnology. This web site provides information on the history and structure of CICESE and its various divisions/departments. Features a virtual visit of the Center (in English), programs and events, the Center's online library and branch campuses. Also includes the weather forecast, the Center's electronic newspaper called TODoS@CICESE, and information on the Center's post-graduate programs. In Spanish.

CENTRO DE INVESTIGACION EN MATEMATICAS  (http://www.cimat.mx/)
The CIMAT is a center for mathematical research, located in the city of Guanajuato, the capital of the Mexican State of the same name. It was created in 1980 and forms part of the system of research centers of SEP-CONACYT. Its goal is to promote research and education in mathematics as well as its applications in the various scientific and technological fields. CIMAT is considered the most important site of mathematical activity in Mexico outside the metropolitan area of Mexico City. One of its unique characteristics is the balance between pure and applied mathematics. The Center is organized into three departments: pure Mathematics, probability and statistics, and computer sciences. There are about forty researchers in residence, as well as about fifteen visiting researchers annualy from Mexico and abroad, with an average stay of three months. The CIMAT web site features general information, areas of research, staff members, events (seminars and conferences), academic information, technical reports, and the Center's online library. In English and Spanish.

CENTRO DE INVESTIGACIONES EN OPTICA  (http://www.cio.mx/)
The Centro de Investigaciones en Optica, A.C was established in April 1980 under the sponsorship of the Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología (CONACYT), la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), the government of Guanajuato and the government of the City of León. The CIO is a research center and is dedicated to the generation, transmission, diffusion and application of scientific and technical knowledge in the field of Optics. Its web site features the following sections: general information (history, mission, objectives, facilities, organizational charts), academic degree programs, areas of research, technology transfer, and staff of the CIO. In English and Spanish.

CENTRO DE SISTEMAS DE INTELIGENTES = CENTER FOR INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS  (http://www-cia.mty.itesm.mx/indexflash.html)
The Center for Intelligent Systems, Campus Monterrey offers Ph. D and Master's degrees with an emphasis on artificial intelligence disciplines applied in the following fields of study: engineering, informatics, and administration. This web site features the history and mission of the Center, an organizational chart, academic programs, faculty and staff, links to artificial intelligence, news, research programs/projects and seminars, consulting, and publications such as articles and technical reports. In English and Spanish.

CONACYT--CONSEJO NACIONAL DE CIENCIA Y TECHNOLOGIA, MEXICO  (http://info.main.conacyt.mx/)
CONACYT is the Mexican government agency responsible for supporting, strengthening, and improving scientific/technological research and development. Its web site presents a wealth of information such as scholarship programs for students, regional research, programs and institutions that support scientific/technological research and post-graduate education, the Secretariat of Scientific and Technological Communication, the Integrated System of Scientific and Technological Information as well as information on the mission, activities and structure of CONACYT, and a search engine to search the web site. Also contains many related links. In Spanish.

FUNDACION MEXICO-ESTADOS UNIDOS PARA LA CIENCIA = THE UNITED STATES-MEXICO FOUNDATION FOR SCIENCE  (http://www.fumec.org.mx)
The Foundation's mission is to promote, facilitate, and strengthen collaboration between the U.S. and Mexico in science and technology that can contribute to the solution of problems of interest to both countries, in matters of mutual relevance such as health, development, education and the environment. Its web site contains information on the Foundation's history, activities report, events, and most importantly its major programs (Environment and Health, Sustainable Industrial Development, Enhancement of Human Resources in Science and Technology). Includes related web sites. In English and Spanish.

IEEE SECCION MEXICO  (http://www.ieee.org.mx/)
IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) is a non-profit, technical professional association of more than 377,000 individual members in 150 countries. IEEE promotes the engineering process of creating, developing, integrating, sharing, and applying knowledge about electro- and information technologies and sciences and covers the following technical areas: computer engineering, biomedical technology, aerospace and consumer electronics, electric power, and telecommunications . The IEEE Sección México web site details the mission, organization, objectives, membership, publications, conferences, events, scientific programs, and technical standards of the IEEE in Mexico. In Spanish.

INSTITUTO DE ASTRONOMIA, UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL AUTONOMA DE MEXICO  (http://www.astroscu.unam.mx)
The web site of the Instituto de Astronomía, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México features general information, history, areas of research, academic programs, staff members, the National Astronomical Observatory in San Pedro Mártir and Tonanzintla, congresses, publications, and related links. In Spanish.

INSTITUTO POLITECNICO NACIONAL  (http://www.ipn.mx)
The Web site of Mexico's IPN features the following topics of interest: history and organzational chart of the Institute, general information (academic calendar, related links and associations) schools, research centers and programs, online services, activities, and events. In Spanish.

INTERNET SOCIETY, CAPITULO MEXICO  (http://www.isocmex.org.mx/)
The Internet SOCiety (ISOC) is a professional membership society with more than 150 organization and 11,000 individual members in over 182 countries. It provides leadership in addressing issues that confront the future of the Internet, and is the organization home for the groups responsible for Internet infrastructure standards, including the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) and the Internet Architecture Board (IAB). This web site features the Internet Society Mexico Chapter, a nonprofit organization of professional individuals and institutions dedicated to promoting, managing, and facilitating the use of the Internet in Mexico. Discusses the Internet in Mexico and its history, current internet news and events in Mexico, and contains links to Mexican internet associations and web sites of related interest. In Spanish.

LABORATORIO NACIONAL DE INFORMATICA AVANZADA, A.C.  (http://www.lania.mx/)
LANIA is a research and development center with emphasis on advanced Information Technology, created in the city of Xalapa, Veracruz, México, on October 1991. The three main activities of LANIA are: research and development in Information Technology, Human Resources training, and services to national and foreign businesses and government. This web site features general information (mission and objectives, organizational chart, etc ...), publications, areas of research, news and events, employment, intranet, and related links. In English, French, and Spanish.

SOCIEDAD MEXICANA DE CIENCIA DE LA COMPUTACION  (http://www.lania.mx/%7Esmcc/)
SMCC's aim is to promote computer science research and development in the areas of education, government and private industry in Mexico. Its web site includes the objectives and mission of the association, report of activities 1999-2001, membership, student chapters, conferences, financial and academic support, bulletins and publications, and events. In Spanish.

UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL AUTONOMA DE MEXICO, FACULTAD DE CIENCIAS  (http://www.fciencias.unam.mx/)
The Faculty of Sciences of the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, includes four academic departments: biology, physics, mathematics, and computer science. Its web site presents the following information: faculty, academic programs, areas of research, publications, library and computer services, student services, and scholarships. In Spanish.

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