Deadline Extended to 11 May 2026

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are seeking experts to serve on the Committee on Astronomy and Astrophysics (CAA). The committee supports scientific progress in astronomy and astrophysics by advising the federal government on the implementation of decadal survey recommendations.   

Based on the Statement of Task and the continuing membership of the committee, we are particularly looking for expertise in the following areas: 

• Particle Astrophysics and High-Energy Phenomena  
• Cosmology  
• Compact Objects, Stellar Evolution, and Energetic Phenomena  

Cross-disciplinary areas in Astrophysics (including multi-messenger astronomy, machine learning applications, data science, data visualization, and interdisciplinary collaborations) 

Nominations will be used to fill two open seats on the committee in addition to collecting information for potential speakers and participants. 

We invite you to submit your suggestions using this form by 11 May 2026 at 11:59p Eastern (8:59p Pacific).