This is an adaptation of the workshop we have offered for students in the
past. We'll learn the basics of cryptography: who uses codes, what are
the various kinds of substitution ciphers, and why are they insecure? We
will place particular emphasis on ways to integrate cryptography into the
standard high school algebra curriculum; for example, linear equations and
matrices can be used to encode secret messages! In addition, we will be
giving away 10 TI-83 calculators at this workshop!
This workshop is being organized by Pat Deeren and Jennifer Smith, with
help from Aaron Ekstrom, Laura Kondek, and Judith Reed.
Due to lack of interest, this workshop has been CANCELLED.
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