VT Math hosted a weeklong workshop on Coding Theory and Cryptography at the Virginia Tech Steger Center for International Scholarship, in Riva San Vitale, Switzerland. The workshop, held June 30-July 4, brought together 18 researchers from 7 different countries to the beautiful location near Lake Lugano. VT Math professors Sarah Arpin, Jason LeGrow, Hiram H. López, and Gretchen Matthews organized the event, which marks the third year of Applied Algebra convening at the Steger Center. Participants enjoyed the hearing recent advances in these fields and the opportunities to work with new people and reconnect with collaborators. 

For more information, inclusing the full schedule of talks, visit the official workshop site: