Expert Insights: Drew Paine

Mathematical Innovation Advances Complex Simulations for Science’s Toughest Problems

A two-part diagram illustrating a mathematical framework for simplifying complex models. The top diagram shows a V-shaped path of blue arrows enclosing a horizontal line that extends from a point labeled '0' towards an infinity symbol. Small circles along the line represent key numbers describing a system's dynamics. The blue path illustrates a calculation where orange and green segments at the far right can be ignored, allowing scientists to focus on the system's essential features for faster results. The bottom diagram shows a horizontal line with colored tick marks representing a random process visiting different states over time. Above the line, red brackets group larger sets of states into repeating loops, or cycles. Below the line, blue brackets highlight more specific cycles. This illustrates how analyzing these cycles can simplify and speed up complex simulations.

NERSC Quantum Report Projects Progress for Science

Photo of the Aquila quantum computer at QuEra Computing

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CS Week, 2025 Quarter 1

Mark your calendars and make plans to join the CS Area in person for a three-day summit of events, activities, and workshops. The next CS Week will be held February 4 – 6, 2025.

The CS Week website is your source for event details for each day, travel information for remote employees, and valuable information for first-timers.

Postdoc Symposium

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The next Postdoc Symposium will take place on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.

Summer Student Program

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It’s not too early to get excited for summer! Applications for summer interns are open now. Follow the link to learn more and apply.
Last edited: March 13, 2025