University of Kansas, Department of Mathematics
Program ID:
Program Title:
Cryptography Boot Camp NSF-REU at Kansas
Program Type:
Undergraduate program
Program Location:
Lawrence, Kansas 66045, United States of America
Subject Areas:
Abstract Algebra, Number Theory, Cryptography
Stipend:
$4000
Application Deadline:
2023/04/01 11:59PM
finished (2023/03/03, finished 2023/10/05)
finished (2023/03/03, finished 2023/10/05)Program Description:
*** this program has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***
program Description
The Cryptography Boot Camp NSF-REU is a fast-paced preparatory program focused on the fundamentals of modern mathematical cryptography. The program is six weeks long, and will run from June 5 - July 15, 2023. It will be held at the University of Kansas (KU) in beautiful Lawrence, Kansas. Participants will learn to implement algorithms through computer programming, collaboratively complete a research project, and attend professional development sessions on graduate school and industry careers such as data science. Campus lodging, subsidized travel to and from KU, and a $4000 stipend will be provided to each participant. Participants are required to have successfully completed an undergraduate linear algebra course. In addition, participants must be US citizens or US permanent residents, due to a requirement of the National Science Foundation. The application should include at least one reference letter from a faculty member, an unofficial transcript, and a 1-page personal statement summarizing your mathematical experience, and your interest in your program, including its potential impact on your future goals. Our program aims to foster a diverse community, and we strongly encourage applications from students from underrepresented groups in STEM. For questions, please contact the program director, Emily Witt, by emailing witt@ku.edu.Application Materials Required:
- Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Personal Statement
- Unofficial Transcript
- Reference letter (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )
- And anything else requested in the program description.
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