Nicole Eikmeier is an Associate Professor at Grinnell College , holding the Luebke-Sproehnle Endowed Chair in Computer Science . Her research focuses on network science , particularly higher-order interactions , spectral clustering , and dynamic network modeling . She teaches courses in algorithms, theory, and the societal implications of technology. Education: Ph.D. in Mathematics, Purdue University (August 2019) B.A. in Computer Science and Mathematics, Concordia College (May 2012) Nicole’s research examines the structure and dynamics of complex networks. She develops models for nonuniform hypergraphs , analyzes centrality measures in dynamic systems , and investigates the topological properties of higher-order networks . Her work bridges theoretical mathematics and applied computer science, with implications for social, epidemiological, and technological systems. Her publications span topics like COVID-19 transmission modeling in educational institutions , tensor decomposition for dynamic topic analysis , and stochastic processes on tree networks . She has presented at premier conferences including ACM SIGKDD and IEEE ICDM . Scientific Awards: NSF Grant Research Corporation for Science Advancement Grant Luebke-Sproehnle Endowed Chair Nicole actively explores educational frameworks integrating ethics into computer science curricula and investigates alliances and leadership in competitive networks . She maintains affiliations with institutions like the Alan Turing Institute .






