Splash Biography
ASHTON SOPHER, ESP Teacher
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Major: CS College/Employer: University of Rochester Year of Graduation: 2021 |
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Brief Biographical Sketch:
I'm a sophomore at the University of Rochester double majoring in computer science and mathematics. Hobbies include (but are not limited to): falling into the endless void that is Wikipedia, learning new languages (both human and computer), reading, and making a positive difference in the world. I attended a number of Splashes as a student when I was in high school and always had a blast, so I'm excited to be teaching at one for the first time! Past Classes(Clicking a class title will bring you to the course's section of the corresponding course catalog)M19: Cryptography and Cryptanalysis: Making and Breaking Secret Codes in Splash Spring 2019 (Mar. 30, 2019)
Ever since people have had secrets to hide, there have been others who wished to uncover them. This course is an introduction to some of the most well-know early ciphers that people used to communicate in secret. There will be some history involved, but the main focus will be on how to encode, decode, and crack a message, as well as the mathematics behind it. We will be focusing primarily on classical cryptography (i.e. before computers), but if time allows we may also touch upon the German Enigma Machine and modern cryptography.
Note: This course is geared towards beginners who have little to no previous exposure to cryptography; if you already have a substantial background in the field, this class might not be for you.
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