Computer Arithmetic Summer School

The Computer Arithmetic Summer School is a pre-conference event designed exclusively for students interested in computer arithmetic. This is an opportunity to learn from experts and engage with peers before the main event.

Dates: May 1st - 2nd, 2025
Location: University of Texas at El Paso
Theme: Computer Arithmetic: Software, Hardware, Cryptography
Contact: summerschool@arith2025.org

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Thursday May 1st, 2025

8:30 to 8:45 Welcome
8:45 to 9:45 Introductions and Team Building
Including speakers and ask students to present their current research (speakers could then adapt their lectures.
9:45 to 10:00 Overview of Summer School Lectures
10:00 to 10:10 Short Break
10:10 to 12:20 Lecture #1: Florent de Dinechin
Topic: Hardware/Software Interface
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12:20 to 1:20 Lunch (on your own)
1:20 to 3:40 Lecture #2: Challenges and open problems in Fully Homomorphic Encryption by Anamaria Costache
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In this talk, we will give an introduction to Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE). We will begin by explaining what FHE is, how it can be used, and what applications can be built on top of it. We will then try to give an overview of how to construct such a scheme, and what the current schemes are. We will finish by listing some of the current challenges and open problems in the field.

3:40 to 4:40 Project Work
Students work on projects assigned by speakers
4:40 to 5:15 Campus Tour
5:15 Adjourn Day 1
6:30 Dinner (optional)

Friday May 2nd, 2025

8:00 to 11:00 Urban Hike with Breakfast
11:00 to 11:15 Summary and Reflections
Highlights from Day 1
11:15 to 12:00 Project Standups
Participants present progress updates
12:00 to 1:00 Lunch (on your own)
1:00 to 3:10 Lecture #3: Martin Kumm
Topic: Hardware
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3:10 to 3:20 Short Break
3:20 to 5:20 Final Project Presentations
5:20 Adjourn Day 2 - End of Summer School
Evening Dinner Downtown (optional)