Crystallographers have always felt a strong sense of community. The creation of the International Union of Crystallography in 1947 was inspired by the desire to restore the bonds of scientific friendship amongst the nations of a world recovering from a major war. It resulted in the founding of a scientific journal owned and managed by the community, and in the establishment of a growing number of Commissions focusing on the needs and potential of different areas of the science.
The IUCr's triennial international congresses have always been lively and cordial meetings, where many close friendships and collaborations have been forged. In this section of the web site are a number of resources providing information about the lives and activities of the individuals who work together within our community.
World Directory
The first edition of the World Directory of Crystallographers was produced in 1957, an unprecedented handbook of contact information and details of research interests tying together the community ever more closely.
Crystallographers
A selection of notes and news items about individual crystallographers that have been posted in IUCr publications, national newspapers and other public media outlets.
Associates
The IUCr welcomes individuals and companies that wish to join the Associates Programme.
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The World Directory of Crystallographers and of Other Scientists Employing Crystallographic Methods is a worldwide directory of structural scientists complied by the IUCr since 1957, and offering an unparalleled compilation of expertise in the field.