RTG Overview
Learn how the RTG is structured, what research areas it supports, and how it fits into the broader center.
Go to RTG OverviewHow the pieces fit together
One center, multiple entry points into research
The Center for Cryptographic Research is not built around a single activity. It brings together research, mentoring, community, and public-facing education through a set of connected programs. Students and visitors may first encounter the center through a summer REU, a seminar talk, a workshop, an outreach initiative, or the RTG in Applied Algebra, but these activities are designed to reinforce one another.
Research Community
Faculty, students, postdocs, and collaborators working across cryptography, coding theory, and quantum information.
NSF RTG program
A year-round training environment with vertically integrated mentoring and research activity.
NSF REU-Site
A summer entry point for undergraduates to participate in authentic research projects.
Seminars & Outreach
Recurring seminars, workshops, and educational initiatives that broaden participation and sustain community.
Flagship Program
NSF RTG in Applied Algebra
The RTG in Applied Algebra is the center’s flagship training initiative. It brings together undergraduates, graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and faculty in a sustained research community organized around cryptography, coding theory, quantum computing, and neighboring areas of applied algebra.
The Research Training Group program anchors a broader ecosystem that includes seminars, workshops, collaborative mentoring, and visible connections to the center’s research mission.
- Year-round research training and mentoring
- Vertically integrated community across career stages
- Seminars, workshops, and research-facing programming
- Opportunities for undergraduates, graduate students, and postdocs
Members
Meet the faculty, trainees, and collaborators who make up the RTG community in applied algebra at USF.
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Find current guidance for undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral applicants interested in the RTG.
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Summer Research
REU Site in Cryptography and Coding Theory
The REU Site provides an entry point for undergraduates to join the center’s research environment through a summer program built around authentic projects, close faculty mentoring, seminars, and professional development.
The REU complements the RTG by broadening access to research and helping students move from coursework into mathematical and cryptographic investigation in a structured, collaborative setting.
- Summer undergraduate research experience
- Faculty mentoring and collaborative project work
- Training in cryptography, coding theory, and adjacent areas
- Preparation for graduate study and research-oriented careers
Seminars & Workshops
Recurring events that sustain the center’s intellectual life
In addition to formal training programs, the center supports recurring events that bring together faculty, trainees, and visitors around active topics in cryptography, coding theory, quantum computing, and applied algebra.
Applied Algebra Seminar
A regular seminar series supporting the RTG’s research culture through expository and research-oriented talks.
View Seminar PageApplied Algebra Days
A workshop series at USF connecting researchers and trainees across cryptography, coding theory, quantum computing, and related areas.
Visit Workshop SeriesCurrent Workshop Edition
Browse the current Applied Algebra Days edition, including program, practical information, and contact details.
Current EditionEducation & Outreach
Broadening access to cryptography and cybersecurity
The center’s activities extend beyond formal research programs. Educational and outreach efforts help introduce broader communities to modern cryptography, support local and regional engagement, and create additional pathways into the field.
Student Pathways
Programs and initiatives that help students move from coursework into research participation and research communities.
Community-Facing Education
Public-facing activities, instructional resources, and events that make contemporary cryptography more accessible.
Broadening Participation
Efforts aligned with the center’s mission to expand access to research and training opportunities in cybersecurity and cryptography.
Quick Links
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Prospective RTG Student
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RTG ApplicationProspective REU Applicant
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REU OverviewVisitor or Seminar Speaker
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SeminarsCurrent Edition Attendee
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Workshop Info