Alice Silverberg facts for kids

Alice Silverberg was born in 1958. She is a professor of Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of California, Irvine. Before that, she taught at the Ohio State University from 1984 to 2004. She has given many talks at universities worldwide. She also uses her blog, Alice's Adventures in Numberland, to talk about fairness and equal opportunities in academics.

What Alice Silverberg Studies

Alice Silverberg studies two main areas: number theory and cryptography.

• Number theory is a branch of mathematics. It looks at the properties and relationships of numbers.
• Cryptography is about making and breaking codes. It helps keep information secret and safe.

In 2003, she worked with Karl Rubin to create the CEILIDH system. This system uses a special kind of math called "torus-based cryptography." It helps make digital information secure. She holds 10 patents related to cryptography. This means she owns the rights to 10 of her inventions in this field. She is also known for her work on abelian varieties. These are special mathematical objects.

Her Education and Career

Alice Silverberg graduated from Harvard University in 1979. She then earned her Ph.D. from Princeton University in 1984. Her advisor, who guided her studies, was Goro Shimura.

She started her teaching career at Ohio State University in 1984. By 1996, she became a full professor. In 2004, she moved to the University of California, Irvine. There, she became a Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science. In 2018, she was given the title of Distinguished Professor. This is a very high honor.

Over the last 25 years, she has helped organize many conferences. These events bring together mathematicians and cryptographers. She has also served on committees for many other conferences.

Silverberg has worked a lot with the American Mathematical Society. She is currently a member of their nominating committee. She has also been an editor for the Association for Women in Mathematics since 2008. Recently, she joined the board of the Number Theory Foundation.

Awards and Recognition

In 2012, Alice Silverberg became a fellow of the American Mathematical Society. This means she was recognized for her important contributions to mathematics.

In 2019, she was also chosen as a fellow of the Association for Women in Mathematics. She received this honor for her excellent research in number theory. They also recognized her strong commitment to promoting fairness and equal chances. Her many invited talks and her blog were also mentioned.

Her Blog and Other Work

In 2017, Silverberg started a blog called Alice's Adventures in Numberland. In her blog, she uses humor to discuss issues about fairness in academic settings. She has talked about these topics in interviews before. She has also been quoted on these important issues.