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In the news | Nature Chemistry
‘Quantum Reform’, Interview with Leonie Mueck
Quantum computers potentially offer a faster way to calculate chemical properties, but the exact implications of this speed-up have only become clear over the last year.
In the news | Microsoft Research Blog
Cryptographerâs challenge: Keeping genetic secrets while advancing genetic research
Kristin Lauter is solving a problem you may not even know you have: Sheâs working to keep your most personal data private and secure.
In the news | XRDS Crossroads
Kristing Lauter on Cryptography and Mathematics
There are unique challenges posed by cryptography research. This interview examines potential threats to modern security techniques and how to overcome them.
In the news | ACM SIGKDD
SIGKDD Data Science/Data Mining PhD Dissertation Award Winner
ACM SIGKDD dissertation awards recognize outstanding work done by graduate students in the areas of data science, machine learning and data mining.
A Data-Driven Crystal Ball
“Scottish independence: polls show it’s too close to call.” “Scotland’s vote likely to be a nail-biter.” “Scottish independence vote on a knife edge as polls put both Yes AND No ahead.” If there was any consensus in the days running…
In the news | Microsoft News
Microsoft Stories: Station Q
A profile of Station Q, where Microsoft researchers work to harness the power of quantum computing.
In the news | PlanetSave
Keep your genetic data secure
Lauter compared the technique to ‘locking a gold brick in a safe with a pair of gloves attached to openings in the side. A jeweler could still use the gold to make jewelry without ever having full access to the…
In the news | Microsoft Research Blog
Microsoft Research’s Lauter Named Next AWM President
Lauter named the next president of Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM).
Fellows are elected for notable engineering achievements and novel contributions in design, production, research, innovation, intellectual property generation, project implementation, consultancy and technology development.