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Board on Physics and Astronomy The important questions in physics and astronomy change as we learn more about nature, and the rate of change has been increasing. The Board on Physics and Astronomy (BPA) seeks to inform the government and the public regarding important scientific opportunities and issues as well as the changing nature of science. The BPA builds bridges between the evolving subdisciplines of physics and astronomy and between these and other areas of science. The BPA is successful if it helps both the science community and society understand what is needed to continue the advance of physics and astronomy and why doing so is important. BPA Overall Objectives Every activity of the BPA is aimed at accomplishing one or more of seven goals: - Monitor the health of physics and astronomy.
- Identify trends in research and new developments at the scientific forefronts.
- Foster interactions with other fields and cooperation among academic disciplines.
- Strengthen connections to technology.
- Facilitate effective service to the nation.
- Improve public understanding of science.
- Encourage cooperation among federal agencies, government laboratories, and universities involved in research in physics and astronomy.
Project Information Upcoming Meetings April 27-28, 2012
Keck Center
Washington, DC | November 10-11, 2012
Beckman Center
Irvine, CA | | | |
Past Meetings April 29-30, 2011
Keck Center
Washington, DC
Agenda -- Presentations | November 6-7, 2011
Beckman Center
Irvine, CA
Agenda -- Presentations | April 23-24, 2010
Keck Center
Washington, DC
Agenda -- Presentations | November 6-7, 2010
Beckman Center
Irvine, CA
Agenda -- Presentations | April 24-25, 2009
Keck Center
Washington, DC
Agenda -- Presentations | November 7-8, 2009
Beckman Center
Irvine, CA
Agenda -- Presentations | April 25-26, 2008
Keck Center
Washington, DC
Agenda -- Presentations | November 1-2, 2008
Beckman Center
Irvine, CA
Agenda -- Presentations | April 27-28, 2007
Keck Center
Washington, DC
Agenda -- Presentations | November 3-4, 2007
Beckman Center
Irvine, CA
Agenda -- Presentations | April 21-22, 2006
Keck Center
Washington, DC
Agenda -- Presentations | November 4-5, 2006
Beckman Center
Irvine, CA
Agenda -- Presentations |
Support The Committee is pleased to acknowledge support from the Department of Energy, the National Science Foundation and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. |
