talk: SPARCLE: Practical Homomorphic Encryption, 12pm Fri 4/27

UMBC Cyber Defense Lab

SPARCLE: Practical Homomorphic Encryption

Russ Fink

Senior Scientist
Johns Hopkins University / Applied Physics Laboratory

12:00–1:00pm Friday, April 27, 2018, ITE 237, UMBC

In the newly coined Privacy Age, researchers are building systems with homomorphic algorithms that enable “never decrypt” operations on sensitive data in applications such as computational private information retrieval (cPIR). The trouble is, the leading algorithms incur significant computational and space challenges, relegating them mainly to large cloud computing platforms. We have invented a special-purpose, ring-homomorphic (aka, “fully homomorphic”) algorithm that, owing to some specializing assumptions, trades general-purpose cryptographic utility for linear performance in speed and space.

We will present the cryptosystem and discuss several current challenges. We will also throw in a fun, simple, tactile concept demonstration of PIR for those just generally curious about what all this is, hopefully demystifying how you can enable a server to search for something without knowing what it’s looking for, and without knowing what (if any) results it found.

Russ Fink (UMBC ’10) is a senior scientist at the Johns Hopkins University / Applied Physics Laboratory. His current research interests include private information retrieval, applied cryptography, and cyber security.

Host: Alan T. Sherman, *protected email*

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See you there!
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This is a reminder that the regional volunteer village workshop is tonight, April 24th, from 7-8:30 EST! 

Katie Harlin and Katrina Myers from EWB-USA HQ will be leading the session to teach our chapters about the new Volunteer Village format. Use of this site is necessary for participation in our projects.

Use this link to access the call: https://zoom.us/j/900176891

Verbal participation in these calls is common, so try to sit somewhere that you'll be able to use your microphone! Please sign in a few minutes before the call to make sure your device is working.

All are welcome, we're looking forward to a fun, informative call!
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Off-Campus Student Services Staff
**To apply for a position, please download and complete the attached document. 

OCSS seeks a group of motivated, intelligent, passionate, hardworking, dedicated, and ethical students to employ as student staff. OCSS student staff will serve as advocates for commuter, transfer, veteran and adult learner students on the UMBC campus. They will also assist with the retention of those students at UMBC through a series of well thought out programs and events. Student staff will also assist with administrative work within the OCSS office.

Benefits of working in OCSS
"OCSS student staff are paid hourly as student employees.
"Meet and inspire other students at UMBC.
"Develop leadership and community building experience.
"You'll make great connections within the University 
"Working in OCSS is fun! 

Within OCSS, there are different teams of student leaders. They include Commuter Assistants and Transfer Student Network Leaders.

Commuter Assistants 
Commuter Assistants connect commuter students to the greater campus community. OCSS, along with Commuter Assistants, work to prevent commuter students from experiencing the age-old commuter tale of simply going to class and going home. With several events every semester, our Commuter Assistants organize fun, yet educational events where students can socialize with other commuters, connect with staff and faculty, as well as learn about on or off-campus resources.

Commuter Assistant Duties
"Support Off-Campus Student Services by working in the office weekly.
"Serve as a role model to off-campus and on-campus students. 
"Organize programming and services as part of the Commuter Assistant team and collateral project.
"Assist in development of a sense of community among commuter students.
"Assist with Office of Off-Campus Student Services events as needed, including, but not limited to Commuter Week, Commuter Connections, and Welcome Week.

Commuter Assistants must maintain a 2.5GPA prior to and during employment with OCSS.

Transfer Assistants
Through a series of workshops and activities, Transfer Assistants help prospective, incoming, and current transfer student's transition to UMBC. Transfer Assistants along with many UMBC/OCSS resources, connect transfer students with like interests, and provide a network community for building social and career-minded relationships.

Transfer Assistant Duties
"Serve as a role model to off-campus and on-campus transfer students. 
"Develop peer-mentoring relationships with assigned students before, during, and after their transition.
"Organize programming and services as part of your team and collateral project.
"Assist in development of a sense of community among transfer students.
"Assist with Office of Off-Campus Student Services events as needed, including, but not limited to Commuter Week, Commuter Carnival, and Welcome Week.
"Attend two Transfer Day Fairs at partnering community colleges throughout the semester.
      
Transfer Assistants must maintain a 2.5GPA prior to and during employment with OCSS.

Training
OCSS student staff must attend training sessions prior to the fall and spring semesters.  Student staff will be expected to assist during Welcome Week- the last weekend before classes.  Student staff will work an average of 5-10hours per week, as well as attend weekly team specific meetings on Fridays at 12pm.  If you are unable to attend the training or meet this time commitment, you cannot serve as an OCSS student staff member. 

Application deadlines:
Applications must be submitted to Off Campus Student Services by April 27, 2018.
Contact info:
For questions concerning employment within Off-Campus Student Services, please contact: Emily Moroney, Assistant Director, at emoroney@umbc.edu.

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Come to URCAD on Wednesday, April 25 where Theatre student Mia Rickenbach will present her visual research, "Seeing the Stories: How Art Can Impact Human Trafficking Awareness".

This research was a study of theatrical scenic art, which evolved into a project investigating the impact of visual storytelling on human trafficking awareness. The study of scenic art included working in large-scale, trompe l’oeil illusion painting, matching paint color, and faux finishes such as marble and wood grain. These techniques were developed at Cobalt Studios’ Summer Scene Painting, and employed in the scenic design and painting of UMBC’s Department of Theatre productions.

Read the rest of her abstract here...  #umbcurcad

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UMBC's 22nd Annual Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement Day is tomorrow, 
April 25, 2018


Over 350 presenters from all disciplines across campus!
Food!
Films!
Dance and music performances!
Video games!
Selfie Contest!
Keynote speaker Isaac Kinde ('05 Biological Sciences)

For event information, schedules, student abstracts, and sneak peeks of presentations, go to:

URCAD.umbc.edu



]]> UMBC's 22nd Annual Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement Day is tomorrow,  April 25, 2018 Over 350 presenters from all disciplines across campus! Food! Films! Dance and music... http://urcad.umbc.edu https://my3.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/76011/guest@my.umbc.edu/8346378cb74273213973afe4f809c7f0/api/pixel Undergraduate Research https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/undergradresearch https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xsmall.png?1600355057 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/original.jpg?1600355057 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xxlarge.png?1600355057 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xlarge.png?1600355057 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/large.png?1600355057 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/medium.png?1600355057 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/small.png?1600355057 https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xsmall.png?1600355057 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xxsmall.png?1600355057 Undergraduate Research https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/076/011/ce681360f863c0c52740c98a34f1a587/xxlarge.jpg?1524589817 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/076/011/ce681360f863c0c52740c98a34f1a587/xlarge.jpg?1524589817 https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/076/011/ce681360f863c0c52740c98a34f1a587/large.jpg?1524589817 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/076/011/ce681360f863c0c52740c98a34f1a587/medium.jpg?1524589817 https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/076/011/ce681360f863c0c52740c98a34f1a587/small.jpg?1524589817 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/076/011/ce681360f863c0c52740c98a34f1a587/xsmall.jpg?1524589817 https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/076/011/ce681360f863c0c52740c98a34f1a587/xxsmall.jpg?1524589817 8 0 true Tue, 24 Apr 2018 13:10:52 -0400 Rhea Says, "I Will Win the URCAD Selfie Contest" "It's Simple. I'm Crushing This".

This is Ms. Rhea W. Thommasson of the Postmodern Town Arena 35 (wooded area).  She predicts that she will quite easily win the URCAD selfie contest.

"I'm crushing this thing," averred Thommasson, who was interviewed on her motorcycle. "I am a servant to the highest level of selfies. I got this thing in the proverbial bag."

Think you can beat Ms. Rhea W. Thommasson?

Upload your original photos to FaceBook and/or Twitter using  #umbcURCAD for a chance to win one of four gift cards to the UMBC Bookstore!

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The contest starts on the evening of April 24 and will continue until the 27th at 6:00 p.m. To be eligible to win the contest, you must follow the steps outlined below including uploading your original photo to FaceBook, Instagram or Twitter using #umbcURCAD.



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Come to URCAD on Wednesday, April 25, where Interdisciplinary Studies major Ethan Griffin will present his research “Urban Transportation Landscapes: A GIS and Political Historical Narrative of Baltimore’s Transportation Deficiency” in UC 312 at 11:30 a.m.

The intent of the research is to represent the extent of Baltimore City’s transportation deficiency through the use of an interdisciplinary mixed method analysis utilizing the lens of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Political History. Metropolitan transportation is a complex network of mobility which contributes to the success of tangential urban systems which include but are not limited to access to green space, education and economics.

Read the rest of his abstract here... #umbcurcad

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In May 1968, a group of nine Catholic men and women entered Selective Service office in Catonsville, MD. As a protest to the violence and death in Vietnam, they burned almost 400 draft files in a parking lot.  During their Baltimore trial, thousands marched through the city. In the wake of these events, over 50 subsequent draft board actions were staged around the nation, effectively ending the draft.  “Our goal is to bring people together to better understand the historical and ethical context of the Catonsville Nine events in 1968, as well as their ongoing relevance today for those engaging in citizen-led social justice and nonviolent social change movements.” 

Come hear from lifelong activists about their experiences working for peace and justice! Speakers will include Kathy Kelly of Center for Creative Nonviolence, living participants of Catonsville Nine and other historic Actions, as well as  breakout sessions on Peace Education, Social Justice strategies, and Spirituality and Activism (and more!)

Don't miss this important event!

Sponsored by UMBC Shriver Center, Dresher Center, American Studies Dept, History Dept, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, as well as Maryland Humanities and other Community Partners.
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