by COMPASS | 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 COMPASS | Jun 3, 2025 | 2025 COMPASS Grand Challenge
Introduction: Join Elena della Valle, PhD and Managing Director of COMPASS, as she shares her journey in Women in Science: Navigating an Unconventional Path. In this presentation, Elena will reflect on her transition from hands-on research in drug delivery and...
by COMPASS | 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 COMPASS | May 27, 2025 | Awards, 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...
by COMPASS | May 22, 2025 | Center News
Kids Who Code students local to the Ann Arbor and Detroit areas were invited to tour the North Campus Research Complex (NCRC) and the Michigan Center for Materials Characterization (MC2). Dr. Nancy Muyanja showcased how researchers study complex materials, including...
