Elizabeth A. Wood Award

The Elizabeth A. Wood Award honors the legacy of Elizabeth A. Wood, a pioneering crystallographer, influential educator, and President of the ACA in 1957. Widely admired for her ability to communicate complex scientific ideas with clarity and creativity, Wood authored several books that opened the world of crystallography and physical science to general audiences. Her work exemplified the power of accessible science communication—through writing, teaching, and public engagement—and continues to inspire those who bring the excitement of discovery to wider communities.