Salt Lake City in the winter. 
Are you interested in doing something fun during the meetings? Go to some of the social events. You can get descriptions below. Please note that you must register for all of the activities.
SOCIAL EVENTS
Opening Reception & Exhibit Show
Please join us in renewing old friendships, welcoming new participants and supporting our exhibitors at this year's Opening Reception and 2007 Exhibit Show on Saturday, July 21, in the Exhibit Halls 2&3 in the Salt Palace Convention Center. The reception will begin at 7:30p.m. and is free for registered scientists and guests. Nametags are required for entry to exhibit hall.
Banquet and Award Ceremony
Our annual banquet and awards ceremony will be held on Wednesday, July 25, at the Radisson Hotel. Winners of the 2007 Poster Prizes will be announced, along with a presentation by Robert Bau, who will present his Past President’s Address. Lisa Randall, 2007 Wood Award Winner, will also give a talk. Cash bar reception begins at 6:30p.m. with dinner beginning at 7:30p.m. Dinner tickets for registered students are $25. Tickets for all others are $55. The menu will include a three-course meal with your choice of beef, chicken or vegetarian entree. Please indicate your entree preference on the registration form.
Mentor/Mentee Dinner
Since 1995 the ACA has sponsored a Mentor/Mentee Dinner to provide a relaxed atmosphere for young scientists to network and seek mentors within the crystallographic community.
On Monday July 23, young scientists will have the opportunity to discuss their science and career aspirations with the mentors present. While there is no obligation to maintain contacts made during this event, we hope that both Mentors and Mentees will find it a rewarding experience.
Mentees are usually considered students, post-docs, and early career teachers/scientists (i.e. non-tenured assistant professors) while Mentors are typically more experienced researchers, although assistant professors wishing to mentor are more than welcome to do so. Since the success of this event depends strongly on Mentees being able to interact individually with Mentors, this year we are hoping to have a equal number of Mentors and Mentees. Therefore, if you feel able to offer your time as a Mentor, it would be greatly appreciated by the Young Scientists.
This event will be at Squatters, Salt Lake Brewing Company, a local pub/restaurant within walking distance of the meeting site. Participation in the event is $20 per ticket for Mentees and $30 for Mentors. Tickets must be purchased by June 1.
Young Scientist Mixer
The Young Scientist Mixer is one of the meeting’s most popular events. The mixer provides a great opportunity for young scientists (students, postdocs, and early career scientists/teachers) to network and socialize. The 2007 Mixer is scheduled for Tuesday, July 24, beginning at 7:30pm at the City Library. There will be no charge for registered students or postdocs but you must indicate on your registration form if you wish to attend. Tickets will be available for $12 for all others and guests.
Continued generous support for the Mentor/Mentee Dinner and Young Scientist Mixer is gratefully acknowledged from QIAGEN.