The NASA Astrophysics Division Director, Shawn Domagal‑Goldman, will provide an update in a webinar on 10 March 2026, 12p-1p Eastern (9a-10a Pacific).

NASA’s Astrophysics Division is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of discovery and ensuring that America remains at the forefront of space science.  We study how the universe began and evolved, how it works, and where life might exist beyond the solar system.  NASA’s Astrophysics Division established three focused programs that provide an intellectual framework for advancing science and strategic planning:  Physics of the Cosmos (PhysCOS), Cosmic Origins (COR), and Exoplanet Exploration (ExEP). Each program primarily addresses one of the three most fundamental questions related to astrophysics: “How did we get here?” (COR), “How does the universe work?” (PhysCOS), and “Are we alone?” (ExEP). The community members of the three programs, referred as Program Analysis Groups, serve as an interdisciplinary forum for soliciting and coordinating community analysis and input in support of the Programs objectives.

In this talk, Shawn Domagal‑Goldman will address the community from the three Program Analysis Groups and will present updates from NASA’s Astrophysics Division, recent scientific and technical achievements, and upcoming funding opportunities. He will also present the Division's initial plans towards Astro 2030, announcing two workshops that will be held during 2026 to begin engagement between NASA and the community, the Innovation for Astrophysics Missions Workshop (May 27-28) and the Astrophysics Community Workshop (September, dates TBD). Opportunities for the Program Analysis Groups to get involved with these activities will be discussed. The session will include a Q&A period.

All career stages are encouraged to attend.

Connection details and a link to the Q&A portal are available here:

https://science.nasa.gov/astrophysics/programs/cosmic-origins/community/astrophysics-division-meeting-10-mar-2026/.