If you’ve attended an ACA meeting, you probably know that I travel with what I jokingly call my “unpaid labor” — also known as family members. What started as immediate family support has evolved, and for the past two years my mother has joined me, faithfully working the registration desk.

The American Crystallographic Association is deeply grateful to Virginia Pett, who is concluding her service as ACA Historian. Virginia’s dedication, care, and steady leadership have played a vital role in preserving the history of our Association and ensuring that ACA’s legacy remains accessible to current and future generations.

The American Crystallographic Association proudly announces the Class of 2025 ACA Fellows—an exceptional group of scientists whose groundbreaking research, impactful teaching, and dedicated service have shaped the field of crystallography and structural science in profound ways. This year’s honorees represent a remarkable spectrum of contributions, from advancing foundational methods and developing revolutionary technologies to championing education, mentoring, and equity across the global scientific community.

The ACA is proud to celebrate a major milestone in the career of Dr. James Kaduk, who has been elected a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)—one of the highest distinctions in the scientific community.