Cosmic Origins Program Analysis Group
(COPAG)

Science Analysis Groups (SAGs)

Science Analysis Groups (SAGs) are groups of scientists convened for a finite period of time (usually one or two years) to address a specific question of interest to NASA astrophysics. SAGs can be formed in response to questions that emerge from discussions within a SIG or in response to a request for information from the Astrophysics Division Director. The SAG activity aims to produce one or more reports at the end of its term that will be delivered to the Astrophysics Division Director.

Many SAGs operate across multiple astrophysics themes, with chairs selected from the community.

Currently, the COPAG has the following two associated Cross-PAG Science Analysis Groups:

• Astrophysics With Equity: Surmounting Obstacles to Membership Science Analysis Group (AWESOM SAG, Cross-PAG). Contact: Ryan Hickox.
• New Great Observatories Science Analysis Group (NGO SAG, Cross-PAG) Contacts: the PhysPAG, COPAG, and ExoPAG Chairs: Grant Tremblay, Meredith MacGregor, John O’Meara, Jessie Christansen, and Amanda Hendrix.