Championship organized by the National Geographic Society. Special committees AMC has special committees for issues of national importance. These committees engage in studies that utilize the academics' specialized knowledge and the multi-disciplinary nature of the Academia to analyze the state of the art of various issues, by comparing the national situation with that of other countries as well as making recommendations to help government authorities in their decision-making. To date, special committees have been established on Water, Biotechnology, and Steam Cells and Cloning. Communication and Dissemination AMC has a Communication and Dissemination Department that promotes activities, announcements, awards and meetings through press conferences, the written press and radio. News Web Site The News Page provides information on the activities of AMC and similar institutions as well as useful data on science and technology for the Mexican media. Ciencia Journal Founded over 50 years ago, Ciencia is a quarterly review with a print run of 6,000 aimed at members of the scientific community, higher education and research institutes and all professionals wishing to keep abreast of scientific advances, scientific planning and policy and human resource training. Publications To date, the Academia has published over 50 publications including studies and projects on various topics. Collaboration with national organizations AMC maintains crucial links with various government organizations, by actively participating in the discussion, evaluation and organization of major national forums. Likewise, the Academia serves as a consultant for the Congress of the Union, particular the Science and Technology Commissions of the Chambers and Deputies and Senators. It also collaborates closely with other equally important organizations including the following: National Council of Science and Technology Ministry of Public Education Scientific and Technological Advisory Forum National Autonomous University of Mexico Metropolitan Autonomous University Center of Research and Advanced Studies National Polytechnic Institute Scientific Advisory Board for the President's Office Collaboration with international organizations In order to reinforce research efforts among AMC members as well as to remain in contact with international organizations, the Academia coordinates various exchange and research support programs by maintaining solid links with similar international associations. AMC currently collaborates closely with the following international organizations: National Academy of Sciences, US InterAcademy Panel on International Issues InterAcademy Council Inter American Network of Academies of Science The Academy of Sciences for the Developing World (TWAS) Third World Network of Scientific Organizations Red Latinoamericana de Química Red Latinoamericana de Biología Royal Society of London Slovak