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
Fees:
- Free
- Participants are responsible for their own travel, lodging, and meals.
Application Process / Audience
Eligibility Criteria:
- Academic Level: Applicants are welcome from all academic levels, including current undergraduate, Master's, and PhD students.
- Research Focus: The Summer School is open to students from all disciplines, but preference will be given to those whose area of study and statement of interest align with the themes of the ARITH conference.
Application Materials:
- Application Form: Complete the online application form.
- Resume: Submit a current 2-page-max resume that includes academic achievements, publications, research experience, and relevant skills.
- Statement of Interest: Write a 500-word statement explaining your motivation for attending the summer school. In particular, explain how the summer school will contribute to your current work and to meeting professional goals.
- Letter of Recommendation: (optional) Submit one letter of recommendation from an academic supervisor or professor familiar with your work. It should be sent directly to the program.
Application Deadline:
- Applications are open and will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
- Applications will remain open until spaces are filled.
Notification of Acceptance:
- Applicants will be notified via email by April 10th, 2025.
Participation Confirmation:
- Upon acceptance, participants will need to confirm their attendance within two weeks of receiving the acceptance email, and submit any additional documentation required by the organizers.
Pre-Arrival Preparation:
- Accepted students will received a detailed program schedule, reading materials, and logistics information (campus map and meeting room) about two weeks before the start of the Summer School.
Tentative Speaker List:
- Dr. Florent de Dinechin, Insa Lyon, France Webpage
- Dr. Martin Kumm, University of Applied Sciences Fulda, Germany Webpage
- Dr. Anamaria Costache, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway Webpage
Tentative Schedule:
Thursday May 1st, 2025 |
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| 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: From pebbles to petaflops: an introduction to computer arithmetic by Florent de Dinechin 
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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 
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 |
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| 8:30 to 12:00 | Work on Projects Guided by the Summer School Lecturers |
| 12:00 to 1:00 | Lunch (on your own) |
| 1:00 to 3:10 | Lecture #3: On the hardware implementation of state-of-the-art computer arithmetic by Martin Kumm  |
| 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) |
