Board on Physics and Astronomy

Meeting

Space Studies Board and Board on Physics and Astronomy Joint Meeting Fall 2026

November 17 - 20, 2026

Upcoming

About

The 193rd meeting of the Space Studies Board will be held November 17-19, the meeting of the Board on Physics and Astronomy will be held November 18-20. November 18-19 will be a joint session.

Contact

Andrea Rebholz

arebholz@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Space Science Week 2026

March 23 - 27, 2026

Upcoming

About

Space Science Week is a joint meeting of the space science discipline committees of the Space Studies Board, Board on Physics and Astronomy, Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board, and Board on Life Sciences. At this meeting, the committees may convene in plenary, joint, and parallel sessions to discuss issues and advances in their fields.

For more detailed information on each of the discipline committees view the individual committee's website

Contact

Andrea Rebholz

arebholz@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Committee on Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Sciences 2026 Spring Meeting

January 5 - 6, 2026

Upcoming

About

This is a meeting of CAMOS. The meeting is to hear from sponsors and community members on important AMO-related topics.

The Open Session agenda and connection information will be posted on this page closer to the event.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

Organizing Project

Committee on Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Sciences

Contact

Sam Myszkowski

smyszkowski@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Tele Conference Closed

Committee on Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Sciences - December Virtual Meeting

December 8, 2025

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM (EST)

Upcoming

About

This virtual meeting is to plan for the committee's upcoming short report.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

Organizing Project

Committee on Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Sciences

Contact

Linda Walker

lwalker@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Tele Conference Closed

Committee on Radio Frequencies - Monthly Call December 2025

December 1, 2025

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

This is a monthly call of the CORF committee.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Members
------
Karen Masters (Co-chair)
Scott N. Paine (Co-chair)
Hector Arce
Nancy L. Baker
Reyhan Baktur
Shamibrata Chatterjee
Laura Chomiuk
Kshitija Deshpande
Tomas E. Gergely
Christopher Kidd
David G. Long
David G. Lubar
Bang D. Nhan
Jeffery Puschell
Suzanne Staggs

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Upcoming filings and plans for upcoming meetings

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

December 03, 2025

Organizing Project

Committee on Radio Frequencies

Contact

Christopher J. Jones

(202) 334-1339
cjjones@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Condensed Matter and Materials Research Committee 2025 Fall Meeting

October 22 - 23, 2025

Past

Agenda

Download the Agenda

About

This is a meeting of the CMMRC. The meeting is to connect with community members, discuss exciting and emerging areas of research, and generally hear ideas relevant to condensed matter and materials science.

A public agenda and livestream information will be posted closer to the event date.

Livestream

https://vimeo.com/event/5466488

Organizing Project

Condensed Matter and Materials Research Committee

Contact

Christopher Jones

cjjones@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Workshop

Frontiers of Materials That Learn: A Workshop

October 2, 2025

8:20 AM - 6:00 PM (EDT)

Past

Discussion

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Agenda

Download the Agenda

Materials

About

New advances in materials research are unlocking the potential of materials that learn. These materials—whether networks of physical resistors, a vibrating metal plate, a 3D-printed structure, or synthetic DNA—have the ability to sense and adapt to new environments, perform intelligent tasks such as image recognition, and serve a structural purpose. These physical systems consume less power and are more robust to damage than traditional electronic materials, making them particularly useful for high radiation or aqueous environments.

Explore the latest breakthroughs in materials that learn by joining us in Washington, D.C. or online on Thursday, October 2, 2025 from 8:20am-6:00pm ET. This workshop will bring together researchers from across materials design, condensed matter physics, biomaterials, and industry to discuss new opportunities for materials that learn, and how to move towards the scalable design and manufacturing of these learning systems. Topics of discussion will include the implementation of physical learning in physical systems and the use of biological, physical, and chemical systems as substrates for intelligent behavior—from DNA tiles to robot swarms.

In-person attendees are invited to share their thoughts during afternoon breakout sessions where participants will identify goals and challenges for the field and discuss next steps.

This workshop is organized by the National Academies’ Condensed Matter and Materials Research Committee (CMMRC).

(Note: registration is optional - the event will be webcast on this page.)

Organizing Project

Frontiers of Learning Materials: A Workshop

Contact

Linda Walker

lwalker@nas.edu

Location

Keck Center

500 5th St NW

Washington DC 20001, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Tele Conference Closed

Committee on Radio Frequencies - Make-up Session: Composition, Balance, and Conflict of Interest Discussion

September 16, 2025

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM (EDT)

Past

About

This is a make-up for those members unable to attend the annual composition, balance, and conflict of interest discussion.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Members
------
Reyhan Baktur
Shamibrata Chatterjee
Laura Chomiuk
Kshitija Deshpande
Christopher Kidd
Sidarth Misra
Jeffery Puschell

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

annual composition, balance, and COI discussion

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

n/a

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

September 24, 2025

Organizing Project

Committee on Radio Frequencies

Contact

Christopher J. Jones

(202) 334-1339
cjjones@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Tele Conference Closed

Frontiers of Learning Materials: A Workshop - Planning Session (Meeting #9)

September 16, 2025

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM (EDT)

Past

About

This is a recurring planning call for the workshop organizers.

Organizing Project

Frontiers of Learning Materials: A Workshop

Contact

Linda Walker

lwalker@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Tele Conference Closed

Frontiers of Learning Materials: A Workshop - Planning Session (Meeting #8)

September 4, 2025

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

This is a recurring planning call for the workshop organizers.

Organizing Project

Frontiers of Learning Materials: A Workshop

Contact

Linda Walker

lwalker@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Tele Conference Closed

Committee on Radio Frequencies - Monthly Call September 2025

September 2, 2025

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

This is a monthly call of the CORF committee.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Members
------
Karen Masters (Co-chair)
Scott N. Paine (Co-chair)
Hector Arce
Nancy L. Baker
Tomas E. Gergely
David G. Long
David G. Lubar
Bang D. Nhan
Suzanne Staggs

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

annual composition, balance, and COI discussion; fall meeting planning

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

n/a

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

September 24, 2025

Organizing Project

Committee on Radio Frequencies

Contact

Christopher J. Jones

(202) 334-1339
cjjones@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Tele Conference Closed

Frontiers of Learning Materials: A Workshop - Planning Session (Meeting #7)

August 22, 2025

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM (EDT)

Past

About

This is a recurring planning call for the workshop organizers.

Organizing Project

Frontiers of Learning Materials: A Workshop

Contact

Linda Walker

lwalker@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

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News and Updates

Space Studies Board and Board on Physics and Astronomy Joint Meeting Fall 2026

Space Science Week 2026

Committee on Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Sciences 2026 Spring Meeting

Committee on Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Sciences - December Virtual Meeting

Committee on Radio Frequencies - Monthly Call December 2025

Space Studies Board and Board on Physics and Astronomy Joint Meeting Fall 2025 (with Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board participation)

Condensed Matter and Materials Research Committee 2025 Fall Meeting

Committee on Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Sciences 2025 Fall Meeting

Frontiers of Materials That Learn: A Workshop

Committee on Radio Frequencies 2025 Fall Meeting

Committee on Radio Frequencies - Make-up Session: Composition, Balance, and Conflict of Interest Discussion

Frontiers of Learning Materials: A Workshop - Planning Session (Meeting #9)

Frontiers of Learning Materials: A Workshop - Planning Session (Meeting #8)

Committee on Radio Frequencies - Monthly Call September 2025

Frontiers of Learning Materials: A Workshop - Planning Session (Meeting #7)