by Jennifer | Jun 4, 2025 | 2025 COMPASS Grand Challenge
Introduction: Join Daisy Kiptoo, graduate researcher in Electrical and Computer Engineering, as she introduces StructuralGT, a graph theory-based framework for analyzing structural systems. In this presentation, Daisy will walk through key graph theory concepts—such...
by Jennifer | Jun 3, 2025 | 2025 COMPASS Grand Challenge
Introduction: What actually goes into a particle simulation—and why does it matter? In this accessible and engaging talk, Trevor Teague of the University of Michigan walks us through the essentials of computational particle research as practiced within COMPASS. From...
by Jennifer | Jun 3, 2025 | 2025 COMPASS Grand Challenge
Introduction: Electronics have evolved at a pace that far outstrips many foundational technologies—yet these transformations still rely on centuries-old concepts like soldering. In this visionary talk, Professor Martin Thuo, Fellow of the National Academy of...
by Jennifer | Jun 3, 2025 | 2025 COMPASS Grand Challenge
Introduction: This presentation offers a structured exploration of graph theory and its critical role in advancing the field of network science. We begin with formal mathematical definitions of graphs and progressively introduce foundational metrics—degree,...
by Jennifer | May 27, 2025 | Center News
We are proud to recognize Professor Martin Thuo, Deputy Director of COMPASS and faculty member at North Carolina State University, as the African Male Researcher of the Month for May 2025. Professor Thuo’s visionary work in nanotechnology, applied polymer science, and...