11th Pikes Peak Regional Undergraduate
Mathematics Conference (PPRUMC)
University of Colorado – Colorado Springs
Saturday, February 15 th , 2014
Keynote Address
>> Cryptography has been used for centuries to keep critical
information private. The need for secure communication has grown
ever more important with the advent of computers and the Internet.
Today's mobile devices give individuals, corporations, and
government’s unparalleled access to personal information. The recent
revelations of the NSA spying program has brought computer security
and privacy to the forefront of public debate.
>> Most modern cryptosystems are based on mathematical problems that
are "easy" to compute in one direction and "hard" to compute in the
opposite direction. Since computers are based on discrete values,
often times these problems come from number theory. For example, it
is relatively easy to test whether a large number is prime or not,
but relatively hard to factor the product of two large prime
numbers. Cryptographers have exploited this simple fact to construct
secure cryptosystems that serve as the backbone of Internet
security. >> This talk will explore the various mathematical techniques of
modern-day cryptography. After a brief history, we will delve into
the algorithms for private key encryption, public key encryption,
key exchange protocols, quantum computers, and post-quantum
cryptography. We will also address some of the ethical issues of
security and privacy in the "big data" age. No background in number
theory or cryptography is necessary.
Schedule
8:30–9:15
9:15–9:30
9:30–10:30
10:45–12:05
12:05–1:10
1:10–2:00
2:15–4:15
4:15
Registration & Light Breakfast
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Keynote Address: Stefan Erickson, Colorado College
Title: Cryptography in The Computer Age: How To Use Number Theory To Take Over The World
Student Presentations in Parallel Sessions
Lunch—free for all registered participants
(Vegetarian options available)
Panel Presentation: Beyond an Undergraduate Mathematics Degree
Student Presentations in Parallel Sessions
Closing Remarks
Contact Information
Dwire Atrium
Dwire Auditorium
Dwire Auditorium
UC 302 & UC 303
2nd floor
Univ Center (UC)
UC 302
UC 302, UC 303, UC 307
Sponsors
Dr. Barbara Prinari, bprinari@uccs.edu
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
http://www.uccs.edu/math/pprumc.html