Science Interest Group
Gravitational Wave
The Gravitational Wave SIG will advocate for the new field of gravitational wave astronomy. GW SIG will build a vibrant community of gravitational wave astronomers, and promote the discovery space in this new field to the wider scientific community and to the public. The GW SIG is open to the scientific community.
About GW SIG
Advancing the New Field of Gravitational Wave Astronomy
The Gravitational Wave Science Interest Group (GW SIG) will provide quantitative metrics and assessments to NASA in preparation for a future gravitational wave mission.
GW SIG will track and analyze evolving science goals and requirements, and will aid efforts to analyze technology development and prioritization plans as science goals are defined and mission concepts evolve within the PhysPAG portfolio. GW SIG will also support mission studies and concept development for future space-based gravitational wave observatories, including when cost savings are sought, or when new classes of sources are under consideration.
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Gravitational Wave SIG Chairs
Current Chairs
| Name | Institution | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Chiara Mingarelli | Yale University | Feb 2023 – Dec 2025 |
| Alessandra Corsi | Johns Hopkins University | Feb 2023 – Dec 2025 |
Former Chairs
Former chairs of the Gravitational Wave Science Interest Group (GW SIG) who served on the PhysPAG Executive Committee from 2011 through 2022.
| Name | Institution | SIG | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jillian Bellovary | Queensborough Comm. Coll. | GW SIG / XR SIG | 2019 – 2022 |
| Sean McWilliams | West Virginia University | GW SIG | 2019 – 2022 |
| John Conklin | University of Florida | GW SIG | 2015 – 2020 |
| Nicolas Yunes | University of Illinois | GW SIG | 2017 – 2020 |
| Kelly Holley-Bockelmann | Vanderbilt University | GW SIG | 2016 – 2019 |
| Neil Cornish | Montana State University | GW SIG | 2014 – 2016 |
| Guido Mueller | University of Florida | GW SIG | 2011 – 2014 |
News & Events
Gravitational Wave SIG Chairs Current Chairs Name Institution Term Chiara Mingarelli Yale University Feb 2023 – Dec 2025 Alessandra Corsi Johns Hopkins University Feb 2023 – Dec 2025 Former Chairs Former chairs of the Gravitational Wave Science Interest Group (GW…
LISA Science Funding Opportunities for the US Community: from the LISA Preparatory Science Program to Guest Investigator Programs Speakers Ira Thorpe (NASA/GSFC)Thomas Hams (NASA HQ) Meeting Connection WebEx Meeting LinkPassword: MdHGHKa27?6
LISA Data and Alerts What is the Content of LISA Data? What is the Plan for the Alerts? What Does the Broad Community Need? Speaker Tyson Littenberg (NASA MSFC) Meeting Connection WebEx Meeting LinkPassword: 4H3XsH23jW*
The LISA Consortium: Vision on Its Role Going Forward and How to Get Involved Speaker Deirdre Shoemaker (University of Texas at Austin) Session Video
LISA Project Update and the Role of the LISA Science Team Speakers Ira Thorpe (NASA/GSFC) Joey Key (UW Bothell) Session Video
Physics of the Cosmos and Joint Program Analysis Group activities will be scheduled from 9am to 6pm Eastern on Sunday, 12 January 2025. Sunday, 12 January 2025 Physics of the Cosmos & Physics of the Cosmos Program Analysis Group Sessions Room: Maryland Ballroom…
Gravitational Wave SIG Documents
Gravitational Wave Science White Papers
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