TAP - University of Arizona (TAP at UA)

In 1985 the UA Theoretical Astrophysics Program (TAP) was created based on the shared vision of Jack (Randy) Jokipii and the then-heads of the astronomy, physics, and planetary sciences departments. The aim was to combine evident faculty and departmental strengths to create a theoretical program that would complement the UA’s recognized strengths in observational astronomy and planetary sciences. Since inception, the State of Arizona has continued to provide annual funding which has supported development of this tightly integrated program and increased the growth and visibility of UArizona’s leadership in the area of theoretical astrophysics.

The Departments of Astronomy, Physics, and Planetary Sciences form the Theoretical Astrophysics Program along with key partnerships with Applied Mathematics and the National Optical Astronomy Observatory -NOAO. Membership is open to UA  faculty, research partners, postdocs, and grad students interested in the field of theoretical astrophysics.