ACA: The Structural Science Society
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Official American Crystallographic Association Account: Committed to the atomistic examination of materials for biological, chemical, physical, and fundamental investigations.
Congratulations to the #2025NobelPrize Laureates in Physics: John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret & John M. Martinis honored for discoveries in quantum tunnelling and energy quantisation in electric circuits. Inspiring work at the intersection of #physics and #chemistry! www.nobelprize.org/prizes/physi...
Nobel Prize in Physics 2025
The Nobel Prize in Physics 2025 was awarded jointly to John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret and John M. Martinis "for the discovery of macroscopic quantum mechanical tunnelling and energy quantisation in an...
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October 9, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Congratulations to the #2025NobelPrize Laureates in Physics: John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret & John M. Martinis honored for discoveries in quantum tunnelling and energy quantisation in electric circuits. Inspiring work at the intersection of #physics and #chemistry! www.nobelprize.org/prizes/physi...
💠 The ACA community mourns the loss of Dr. Benno P. Schoenborn (1938–2025), a pioneer in neutron protein crystallography whose work transformed structural biology.
Read more and share memories: 🔗 bit.ly/42wNvlM
#crystallography #InMemoriam #ACACommunity #neutrondiffraction
Read more and share memories: 🔗 bit.ly/42wNvlM
#crystallography #InMemoriam #ACACommunity #neutrondiffraction
October 7, 2025 at 3:41 PM
💠 The ACA community mourns the loss of Dr. Benno P. Schoenborn (1938–2025), a pioneer in neutron protein crystallography whose work transformed structural biology.
Read more and share memories: 🔗 bit.ly/42wNvlM
#crystallography #InMemoriam #ACACommunity #neutrondiffraction
Read more and share memories: 🔗 bit.ly/42wNvlM
#crystallography #InMemoriam #ACACommunity #neutrondiffraction
📢 Reminder: The USND Business Meeting is today at 2:00 PM ET.
ACA members in the U.S. are automatically USND members, and all interested in the USND transition & AUC are welcome. Go to our homepage and click the link to register for join info 👉 www.amercrystalassn.org
ACA members in the U.S. are automatically USND members, and all interested in the USND transition & AUC are welcome. Go to our homepage and click the link to register for join info 👉 www.amercrystalassn.org
September 16, 2025 at 3:09 PM
📢 Reminder: The USND Business Meeting is today at 2:00 PM ET.
ACA members in the U.S. are automatically USND members, and all interested in the USND transition & AUC are welcome. Go to our homepage and click the link to register for join info 👉 www.amercrystalassn.org
ACA members in the U.S. are automatically USND members, and all interested in the USND transition & AUC are welcome. Go to our homepage and click the link to register for join info 👉 www.amercrystalassn.org
The @acastructuralsci.bsky.social
mourns the loss of Dr. David Duchamp (1939–2025), past ACA President and longtime member. His leadership and service left a lasting mark on our community.
Read more & share memories: bit.ly/4njS6zv
mourns the loss of Dr. David Duchamp (1939–2025), past ACA President and longtime member. His leadership and service left a lasting mark on our community.
Read more & share memories: bit.ly/4njS6zv
September 8, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The @acastructuralsci.bsky.social
mourns the loss of Dr. David Duchamp (1939–2025), past ACA President and longtime member. His leadership and service left a lasting mark on our community.
Read more & share memories: bit.ly/4njS6zv
mourns the loss of Dr. David Duchamp (1939–2025), past ACA President and longtime member. His leadership and service left a lasting mark on our community.
Read more & share memories: bit.ly/4njS6zv
🧬 “Human curiosity… is perhaps the best secret weapon of all.” – Aaron Klug @nobelprize.bsky.social: using #Xraycrystallography & #electronmicroscopy, he revealed DNA, protein & virus structures—showing why #crystallography matters: www.nobelprize.org/prizes/chemi...
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August 11, 2025 at 1:02 PM
🧬 “Human curiosity… is perhaps the best secret weapon of all.” – Aaron Klug @nobelprize.bsky.social: using #Xraycrystallography & #electronmicroscopy, he revealed DNA, protein & virus structures—showing why #crystallography matters: www.nobelprize.org/prizes/chemi...
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Our Editor-in-Chief, George N. Phillips, Jr., is retiring after a remarkable five years of dedicated service. Join us on Saturday, July 19 from 5:00 - 6:00pm CDT at #ACA2025, Booth 12, to celebrate his time as Editor-in-Chief! 🎉 @acastructuralsci.bsky.social
July 18, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Our Editor-in-Chief, George N. Phillips, Jr., is retiring after a remarkable five years of dedicated service. Join us on Saturday, July 19 from 5:00 - 6:00pm CDT at #ACA2025, Booth 12, to celebrate his time as Editor-in-Chief! 🎉 @acastructuralsci.bsky.social
🇨🇦 Celebrating Canada Day ✨Today we honor the spirit, science, and strength of a nation.
➡️ 40M people, 10 provinces, 3 territories, 28 Nobel Prizes and next year, 1 unforgettable IUCr Congress in Calgary. August 11–18, 2026
🔗 www.iucr2026.org
#CanadaDay #IUCr2026 #Calgary2026
➡️ 40M people, 10 provinces, 3 territories, 28 Nobel Prizes and next year, 1 unforgettable IUCr Congress in Calgary. August 11–18, 2026
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#CanadaDay #IUCr2026 #Calgary2026
July 1, 2025 at 5:20 PM
🇨🇦 Celebrating Canada Day ✨Today we honor the spirit, science, and strength of a nation.
➡️ 40M people, 10 provinces, 3 territories, 28 Nobel Prizes and next year, 1 unforgettable IUCr Congress in Calgary. August 11–18, 2026
🔗 www.iucr2026.org
#CanadaDay #IUCr2026 #Calgary2026
➡️ 40M people, 10 provinces, 3 territories, 28 Nobel Prizes and next year, 1 unforgettable IUCr Congress in Calgary. August 11–18, 2026
🔗 www.iucr2026.org
#CanadaDay #IUCr2026 #Calgary2026
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New open access collaborative paper with my colleagues from the @acastructuralsci.bsky.social 2024 Transactions Symposium on 'Advances in structural science: Education, outreach, and research applications'! pubs.aip.org/aca/sdy/arti...
Advances in structural science: Education, outreach, and research applications
A fundamental challenge for specialists in any field is communicating the importance and intricacies of their work to those outside of it. The 2024 Transactions
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June 21, 2025 at 12:48 AM
New open access collaborative paper with my colleagues from the @acastructuralsci.bsky.social 2024 Transactions Symposium on 'Advances in structural science: Education, outreach, and research applications'! pubs.aip.org/aca/sdy/arti...
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Are you a leader in crystallography, structural science, or a related field? We’re seeking an Editor-in-Chief to help shape the future of Structural Dynamics! 📣
📍 Open to candidates worldwide
💼 5-year term + honorarium
🔗 Learn more and apply below!
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📍 Open to candidates worldwide
💼 5-year term + honorarium
🔗 Learn more and apply below!
👉 aippub.org/4lcyP1S
June 19, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Are you a leader in crystallography, structural science, or a related field? We’re seeking an Editor-in-Chief to help shape the future of Structural Dynamics! 📣
📍 Open to candidates worldwide
💼 5-year term + honorarium
🔗 Learn more and apply below!
👉 aippub.org/4lcyP1S
📍 Open to candidates worldwide
💼 5-year term + honorarium
🔗 Learn more and apply below!
👉 aippub.org/4lcyP1S
Canada has shaped structural science for decades, from early protein models to today’s breakthroughs. 🧬
As IUCr2026 approaches, we celebrate its global impact in crystallography.
#IUCr2026 #Crystallography #CanadianResearch #StructuralScience
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As IUCr2026 approaches, we celebrate its global impact in crystallography.
#IUCr2026 #Crystallography #CanadianResearch #StructuralScience
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May 22, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Canada has shaped structural science for decades, from early protein models to today’s breakthroughs. 🧬
As IUCr2026 approaches, we celebrate its global impact in crystallography.
#IUCr2026 #Crystallography #CanadianResearch #StructuralScience
www.iucr2026.org
As IUCr2026 approaches, we celebrate its global impact in crystallography.
#IUCr2026 #Crystallography #CanadianResearch #StructuralScience
www.iucr2026.org
🚨📣 FINAL HOURS! 📣🚨
⏰ Abstracts for #ACA2025 oral presentations are due TONIGHT by 11:59 PM ET!
🎤 Ready to share your research with the global 🔬#Crystallography community?
👉 Submit now: www.acameeting2025.com/call-for-abstracts
#CallForAbstracts #StructuralScience #ScienceTwitter #ACA2025
⏰ Abstracts for #ACA2025 oral presentations are due TONIGHT by 11:59 PM ET!
🎤 Ready to share your research with the global 🔬#Crystallography community?
👉 Submit now: www.acameeting2025.com/call-for-abstracts
#CallForAbstracts #StructuralScience #ScienceTwitter #ACA2025
March 31, 2025 at 3:07 PM
🚨📣 FINAL HOURS! 📣🚨
⏰ Abstracts for #ACA2025 oral presentations are due TONIGHT by 11:59 PM ET!
🎤 Ready to share your research with the global 🔬#Crystallography community?
👉 Submit now: www.acameeting2025.com/call-for-abstracts
#CallForAbstracts #StructuralScience #ScienceTwitter #ACA2025
⏰ Abstracts for #ACA2025 oral presentations are due TONIGHT by 11:59 PM ET!
🎤 Ready to share your research with the global 🔬#Crystallography community?
👉 Submit now: www.acameeting2025.com/call-for-abstracts
#CallForAbstracts #StructuralScience #ScienceTwitter #ACA2025
🚨 Abstracts due March 31 — submit ASAP!
Showcase your work in #crystallography, #structuralscience & more.
🔗 www.acameeting2025.com/call-for-abs...
📢 Already submitted? Share this with your colleagues!
#aca2025 #biology #chemistry #physics #CallForAbstracts #ScienceCommunity
Showcase your work in #crystallography, #structuralscience & more.
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📢 Already submitted? Share this with your colleagues!
#aca2025 #biology #chemistry #physics #CallForAbstracts #ScienceCommunity
March 26, 2025 at 2:19 PM
🚨 Abstracts due March 31 — submit ASAP!
Showcase your work in #crystallography, #structuralscience & more.
🔗 www.acameeting2025.com/call-for-abs...
📢 Already submitted? Share this with your colleagues!
#aca2025 #biology #chemistry #physics #CallForAbstracts #ScienceCommunity
Showcase your work in #crystallography, #structuralscience & more.
🔗 www.acameeting2025.com/call-for-abs...
📢 Already submitted? Share this with your colleagues!
#aca2025 #biology #chemistry #physics #CallForAbstracts #ScienceCommunity
🚨 Don’t forget! The deadline to submit your Awards and Fellows nominations is April 1! 🏆✨ This is your chance to recognize outstanding individuals who are making a difference. Nominate someone today and help us celebrate excellence in our community! #structuralscience www.amercrystalassn.org/awards
March 24, 2025 at 2:27 PM
🚨 Don’t forget! The deadline to submit your Awards and Fellows nominations is April 1! 🏆✨ This is your chance to recognize outstanding individuals who are making a difference. Nominate someone today and help us celebrate excellence in our community! #structuralscience www.amercrystalassn.org/awards
🌍🔬 The ACA is doubling down on our commitment to science, collaboration, and advocacy. 🧪 Read our latest blog post to learn how we're taking action—and how YOU can get involved: bit.ly/4bMXKpq
#structuralscience #Crystallography #STEMSupport #ResearchMatters #TogetherForScience
#structuralscience #Crystallography #STEMSupport #ResearchMatters #TogetherForScience
Championing Science: ACA’s Commitment to Research, Collaboration, and Advocacy
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March 21, 2025 at 4:40 PM
🌍🔬 The ACA is doubling down on our commitment to science, collaboration, and advocacy. 🧪 Read our latest blog post to learn how we're taking action—and how YOU can get involved: bit.ly/4bMXKpq
#structuralscience #Crystallography #STEMSupport #ResearchMatters #TogetherForScience
#structuralscience #Crystallography #STEMSupport #ResearchMatters #TogetherForScience
🚨 Deadline Extended! 🚨 The ACA Travel Grant deadline has been extended for #aca2025! Don’t miss your chance to get funding for the upcoming conference.
📅 New Deadline: April 28th
🔗 Apply now: www.acameeting2025.com/travel-grant...
#structuralscience #Crystallography #ACATravelGrant #ACA2025
📅 New Deadline: April 28th
🔗 Apply now: www.acameeting2025.com/travel-grant...
#structuralscience #Crystallography #ACATravelGrant #ACA2025
March 19, 2025 at 7:16 PM
🚨 Deadline Extended! 🚨 The ACA Travel Grant deadline has been extended for #aca2025! Don’t miss your chance to get funding for the upcoming conference.
📅 New Deadline: April 28th
🔗 Apply now: www.acameeting2025.com/travel-grant...
#structuralscience #Crystallography #ACATravelGrant #ACA2025
📅 New Deadline: April 28th
🔗 Apply now: www.acameeting2025.com/travel-grant...
#structuralscience #Crystallography #ACATravelGrant #ACA2025
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Championing Science: ACA’s Commitment to Research, Collaboration, and Advocacy
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March 19, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Championing Science: ACA’s Commitment to Research, Collaboration, and Advocacy
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The #ACA2025 Call for Abstracts is officially open! We welcome submissions for oral and poster presentations on the conference theme, #StructureisForever, along with cutting-edge topics in #structuralscience and #crystallography. Submit your abstract today! www.acameeting.2025.com
March 17, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The #ACA2025 Call for Abstracts is officially open! We welcome submissions for oral and poster presentations on the conference theme, #StructureisForever, along with cutting-edge topics in #structuralscience and #crystallography. Submit your abstract today! www.acameeting.2025.com
Cryo-EM technology reveals how vitamin K works in the body : Newsroom - UT Southwestern, Dallas, Texas: www.utsouthwestern.edu/newsroom/art...
Cryo-EM technology reveals how vitamin K works in the body
Using a powerful microscopy technique, a team led by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center has gained insights into how the body uses vitamin K, an essential nutrient that plays a pivotal role...
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March 4, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Cryo-EM technology reveals how vitamin K works in the body : Newsroom - UT Southwestern, Dallas, Texas: www.utsouthwestern.edu/newsroom/art...
The #ACA2025 Call for Abstracts is now open! We invite authors to submit abstracts related to the conference theme, #StructureisForever as well as current and emerging topics in #structuralscience and #crystallography. Find out more: www.acameeting2025.com/call-for-abs...
February 25, 2025 at 5:19 PM
The #ACA2025 Call for Abstracts is now open! We invite authors to submit abstracts related to the conference theme, #StructureisForever as well as current and emerging topics in #structuralscience and #crystallography. Find out more: www.acameeting2025.com/call-for-abs...
We are saddened to hear of the passing of George Sheldrick. A dedicated professional with a distinguished career, his work and leadership touched countless lives. Our hearts go out to his family during this difficult time. Remember George with us: bit.ly/3QtoTUy
February 24, 2025 at 2:42 PM
We are saddened to hear of the passing of George Sheldrick. A dedicated professional with a distinguished career, his work and leadership touched countless lives. Our hearts go out to his family during this difficult time. Remember George with us: bit.ly/3QtoTUy
🌟 Meet Nooriel Banayan! A PhD in Computational Biophysics & med student at SUNY Downstate, he's exploring protein dynamics to advance crystallography. Learn more about his work in the ACA Early Career Scientist Spotlight! acas.memberclicks.net/ys-spotlight... 🔬✨
February 6, 2025 at 2:51 PM
🌟 Meet Nooriel Banayan! A PhD in Computational Biophysics & med student at SUNY Downstate, he's exploring protein dynamics to advance crystallography. Learn more about his work in the ACA Early Career Scientist Spotlight! acas.memberclicks.net/ys-spotlight... 🔬✨
🚨 Stay connected with @iucr2026.bsky.social! 🚨
Add your name to the Expression of Interest form to stay in the loop! 🔬✨ www.iucr2026.org
Let’s make IUCr 2026 unforgettable! 🌍 #IUCr2026 #Crystallography #structrualscience
Add your name to the Expression of Interest form to stay in the loop! 🔬✨ www.iucr2026.org
Let’s make IUCr 2026 unforgettable! 🌍 #IUCr2026 #Crystallography #structrualscience
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February 5, 2025 at 5:37 PM
🚨 Stay connected with @iucr2026.bsky.social! 🚨
Add your name to the Expression of Interest form to stay in the loop! 🔬✨ www.iucr2026.org
Let’s make IUCr 2026 unforgettable! 🌍 #IUCr2026 #Crystallography #structrualscience
Add your name to the Expression of Interest form to stay in the loop! 🔬✨ www.iucr2026.org
Let’s make IUCr 2026 unforgettable! 🌍 #IUCr2026 #Crystallography #structrualscience
This article highlights the pivotal role of #structuralscience in driving advancements in cutting-edge materials and technologies and features @acastructuralsci.bsky.social Member Louise Dawe as a co-author! onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
Guest‐Shuttling in a Nanosized Metallobox
A two-nanometer long iridium-cornered metallorectangle was obtained and used for the encapsulation of a wide variety of planar guests. This slit-shaped metallobox is able to form host–guest complexes...
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January 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
This article highlights the pivotal role of #structuralscience in driving advancements in cutting-edge materials and technologies and features @acastructuralsci.bsky.social Member Louise Dawe as a co-author! onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
Meet Susanna Huang, our next @acastructuralsci.bsky.social YSIG spotlight! This Georgia Tech undergrad founded a crystal-growing club that’s inspired 350+ students. Her passion for #crystallography and #education shines bright!
Read more: www.amercrystalassn.org/ys-spotlight...
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January 3, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Meet Susanna Huang, our next @acastructuralsci.bsky.social YSIG spotlight! This Georgia Tech undergrad founded a crystal-growing club that’s inspired 350+ students. Her passion for #crystallography and #education shines bright!
Read more: www.amercrystalassn.org/ys-spotlight...
Read more: www.amercrystalassn.org/ys-spotlight...
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December 19, 2024 at 4:06 PM
Excited for IUCr 2026 in Calgary? 🇨🇦 Stay updated—sign up with your name and email through our Expression of Interest form! 🌟 #IUCr2026 #CalgaryAdventures #ScienceUnites