ACA: The Structural Science Society

🚨 @iucr2026.bsky.social Abstract deadline extended to February 22 (11:59 PM ET).

Share your science and be part of the program.

#Crystallography #StructuralScience #CallForAbstracts #STEM

The deadline for oral abstract consideration is approaching.

If your abstract isn’t in yet, now is the time.
Don’t wait — submit today: www.iucr2026.org

Help us build an outstanding and globally representative scientific program.

#IUCr2026 #Crystallography #SubmitToday #structuralscience

On #InternationalWomenandGirlsinScienceDay, we are reflecting on the women who shaped structural science — and those shaping it today.

Legacy isn’t static. It’s something we build: bit.ly/460xyWE

#womeninscience #crystallography #structuralscience

@iucr2026.bsky.social Abstract Deadline: February 15

#calgary is calling - submit your work: www.iucr2026.org #Crystallography #structuralscience #StructuralBiology #MaterialsScience #Chemistry #XrayDiffraction #AcademicSky #ScienceSky #SciComm #EarlyCareerResearchers #PhDLife #PostdocLife

With appreciation from the ACA community — thank you to George N. Phillips, Jr. for his leadership and service as Editor-in-Chief of Structural Dynamics.

#ACA #StructuralDynamics #OpenScience #crystallography #structuralscience

Help shape the future of structural science! Submit ideas for keynotes, workshops, and sessions for the 2027 @acastructuralsci.bsky.social meeting...
Open to all—members and non-members welcome!

🔗 www.amercrystalassn.org

#Crystallography #StructuralScience #ACA2027 #ACA2027andbeyond

Shot-to-shot acquisition ultrafast electron diffraction We demonstrate a novel shot-to-shot acquisition method for optical pump—keV electron energy probe in ultrafast scattering experiments. We integrate a phase-lock

Advancing Ultrafast #StructuralScience ⚡
New research in Structural Dynamics (@aip-publishing.bsky.social) improves ultrafast electron diffraction with shot-to-shot acquisition—revealing structural change in real time: pubs.aip.org/aca/sdy/arti...

🚨 Abstract Deadline Approaching! 🚨
There are only 32 days left to submit your abstract. Don’t miss the chance to present your work—deadline is February 15! www.iucr2026.org

This #GivingTuesday, help us strengthen the #structure of our community! 🧊✨
Your support powers student travel awards, workshops, outreach, and our growing history archives.
Chip in today: www.amercrystalassn.org

⏰ Voting Closes Tonight!
Don’t miss your chance to shape the future of the ACA.
🗳 Check your inbox for:
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Cast your ballot before midnight! 👍

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...

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

📢 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

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

🧬 “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...

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

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

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...

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

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

🚨📣 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 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

🚨 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

🚨 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

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

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...

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...

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