Sam Jaques

Teaching

CO 487/687 - Applied Cryptography (2025 W)

CO 485/685 - The Mathematics of Public Key Cryptography (2024 F)

CO 380 - Mathematical Discovery and Innovation (2024 S)

CO 789 - Topics in Post-Quantum Cryptography (2024 W)

Lecture Notes

Reference Letters

If we've worked together on a project before, don't hesitate to ask for a reference letter. If we have not worked together and you have only been a student in one or more of my classes, please ensure at least one of the following is true:

You have come to office hours at least once,
You have participated in class at least once,
Your grade is significantly higher than the class average.

The more of these that are true, the better. Otherwise, I will only be able to write a generic letter that may hurt your chances of acceptance.

If you want to ask me for a reference letter after taking a class from me, please ask as soon as the class is over, when our interactions will be fresh in my memory. It is far easier to save a letter in a folder than to remember students from months ago. Also, please introduce yourself during office hours so I can remember your name.