Non-Technical Summary The North American Solid State Chemistry Conference (NASSCC) is a biennial meeting to discuss emergent topics in solid-state chemistry broadly defined, including synthesis, characterization, crystal structure, chemical bonding, and properties of inorganic and hybrid extended solids. The 2025 NASSCC is held on the Iowa State University campus in Ames, IA, on July 28-31, 2025. The conference showcases the cutting-edge research from scientists across all career levels, including distinguished faculty, researchers from government laboratories, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate and undergraduate students. The focus topics of this year’s NASSCC are aimed at stimulating interdisciplinary discussions in the area of advancing fundamental materials research as well as education in the field of materials science. By gaining a deeper understanding of how materials properties are related to their makeup and structure, researchers are driving innovations to advance national health, economic competitiveness, and energy security via the development of materials that reduce reliance on critical elements and minerals. NASSCC promotes the creative exchange of research findings and ideas by engaging scientists from academia and government laboratories. NSF's Solid State and Materials Chemistry Program in the Division of Materials Research support provides registration and travel support for junior investigators at various career stages, including those from the underre