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Committee on Astronomy and Astrophysics
The committee provides oversight on space- and ground-based astronomy and astrophysics, operating as a joint committee of the Board on Physics and Astronomy (BPA) and the Space Studies Board (SSB). The committee scope includes all aspects of space and ground astronomy, including theory, technology development, and observations; key activities include strategic research guidance and program and project assessment. The CAA is funded jointly by NASA through the SSB, and NSF through BPA.
Membership
Charles Bennett, Johns Hopkins University, co chair
Mitchell Begelman, University of Colorado, Boulder
Adam Burrows, University of Arizona
Lynne Hillenbrand, California Institute of Technology
Charles H. McGruder III, Western Kentucky University
Additional appointments are pending.
Staff
David Lang, Associate Program Officer
Celeste Naylor, Senior Program Assistant
For additional information on the activities of the CAA, please visit this site.
Last updated 03/11/08 
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