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The Physics of the Cosmos (PCOS) Program lies at the intersection of physics and astronomy. Its purpose is to explore some of the most fundamental questions regarding the physical forces and laws of the universe.

Sunday, 12 June 2022

Sheraton Pasadena Hotel, Piazza Room

NASA Joint PAG Session

Time	Event	Presentation
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM	Keynote speaker: Paul Hertz, NASA Astrophysics Division Director Presentation	[PDF]
4:30 – 4:45 PM	The 2022 APD Technology Gap List
	Opher Ganel, PCOS/COR Technologist Presentation Abstract: We will present the results from the community-submitted technology gaps process which factored in the recommendations of Astro2020. We will describe the process taken to collect, evaluate, disposition, and prioritize the gaps along with their assessment criteria. We will also show how to publicly access all the details.	[PDF]
4:30 PM – 4:45 PM	Stage 1 Technology Activities for the Next Great Observatories
	Nick Siegler, ExEP Program Chief Technologist Presentation Abstract: NASA's Astrophysics Division has rolled out a response to Astro2020 that includes a focus on pre-cursor science and technology development. Here we will present the expected technology development activities during Stage 1. We will describe expected deliverables, the team that will serve in developing the high-level roadmaps to close the technology gaps, and how the community can get involved.	[PDF]

Physics of the Cosmos Program Analysis Group Session

Time	Event	Presentation
1:00 PM – 1:20 PM	State of the Program Office
	Brian Williams Physics of the Cosmos Chief Scientist Presentation	[PDF]
1:20 PM – 1:40 PM	Our New Epoch of Discovery
	Grant Tremblay PhysPAG Executive Committee Chair Presentation	[PDF]
1:40 PM – 2:30 PM	Moderated Community Discussion
	This is a remarkable time in the history of our field, and the first time many of us will be meeting in person. We know the community has much to discuss, and we'll use this hour to facilitate that. We welcome all questions and discussion-starters from both in-person and virtual attendees. Members of the PhysPAG EC will serve as moderators and panelists.

Monday, 13 June 2022

X-Ray Science Interest Group Session

Time	Meeting	Location
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM PT	X-Ray Science Interest Group (XR SIG) Meeting	Pasadena Convention Center, Conference Room 103

Wednesday, 15 June 2022

Splinter Session to Solicit Feedback on NASA Hubble Fellowship Program

10:00 AM PT | 11:00 AM MT | 12:00 PM CT | 1:00 PM ET

At the 240th AAS meeting, there will be a splinter session consisting of a short overview by NHFP Program Scientist Patricia Knezek, followed by a panel-moderated discussion focused on obtaining feedback from the community about the relative priority of the recommendations and thoughts about effective ways to address the recommendations. The community is encouraged to attend either in-person at the AAS, or via WebEx:

Community Survey: Whether you can attend the AAS splinter session or not, we solicit your input via a form

linked at the NHFP website. Prompt community input will help prioritize the splinter session discussions, but the survey in this form will remain available to the public until 1 August 2022.

Thursday, 23 June 2022

Virtual Only

Gamma Ray Science Interest Group Meeting

Time	Topic	Speaker
11:00 AM – 11:05 AM	Introduction to GRSIG	Justin Finke
11:05 AM – 11:20 AM	Decadal Review and Space-based Gamma-ray Astronomy	Jordan Goodman
11:20 AM – 11:35 AM	Interplanetary Network Science Action Group	Eric Burns
11:35 AM – 12:30 AM	Open Questions and Discussion

Sunday, 12 June 2022

Hyperwall Talks

Time	Title	Speaker
18:16 – 18:28	The New Great Observatories	Grant Tremblay Astrophysicist, APD

Technology Development for PhysCOS Science

Examples of strategic technology developments funded by the Astrophysics Division, and managed by the PhysCOS and COR Program Offices.

Technology Slides

For more information about these technologies, download the PDF or visit our Technology Database.

How You Can Get Involved

• Join a Science Interest Group
• NASA Postdoctoral Program
• NASA Career Opportunities
• NASA Internships