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REU Site: Cryptography, Coding Theory and Quantum Computing at the USF — NSF Award to University of South Florida (FL, $471,375)

This Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site award funds a renewal of a site focused on cryptography, coding theory, and quantum computing at the University of South Florida. Modern life depends on the secure movement, storage, and processing of digital information. Cryptography protects the confidentiality,

Award titleREU Site: Cryptography, Coding Theory and Quantum Computing at the USF
Award ID2548160
AwardeeUniversity of South Florida
CityTAMPA
StateFL
Amount obligated$471,375
Principal investigatorJean-Francois Biasse
ProgramRSCH EXPER FOR UNDERGRAD SITES
Start date10/01/2026
AbstractThis Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site award funds a renewal of a site focused on cryptography, coding theory, and quantum computing at the University of South Florida. Modern life depends on the secure movement, storage, and processing of digital information. Cryptography protects the confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity of data, while coding theory helps preserve data when noise, transmission errors, or equipment failures occur. These areas are increasingly shaped by t
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