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Boston Computation Club

Max von Hippel
Cryptography
Zero-Knowledge Proofs
Mixnets
Program Synthesis
Formal Verification
Causal Inference
Knowledge Graphs
Artificial Intelligence
LERC
Large Language Models
Gut Microbiome
Machine Learning
Argument Computer Corporation
E-Voting Protocols
Security Properties
Proverif
Bioinformatics
Biomedical Applications
Gene Expression
Statistical Methods

The Boston Computation Club is a small seminar group focused on mathematical computer science, and computational mathematics. Its name is plagiarized from the London Computation Club. Boston Computation Club meetings occur roughly every other week, on weekends, around 5pm EDT (modulo speaker availability). The usual format is a 20m presentation followed by 40m of discussion. Some, but not all, mee... more

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Dhekra Mahmoud
PhD student specializing in the formal analysis of cryptographic protocols
Episode: 09/07/24: Shaken, not Stirred -- Automated Discovery of Subtle Attacks on Protocols using Mix-Nets with Dhekra Mahmoud
Joshua Ramette
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A parser aestheticist and developer passionate about creating efficient parsers.
Episode: 06/08/24: Compressing a JSON Parser Beyond Comprehension with June Marcuse

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05/07/25: Exploring Zero-Shot Prompting for Generating Data Format Descriptions, Prashant Anantharaman
Q: Is there a relationship between logical dependencies in code and LLM performance?
Prashant notes that the correlation hasn't been established and appears random when analyzing the lines of code generated by LLMs.
05/07/25: Exploring Zero-Shot Prompting for Generating Data Format Descriptions, Prashant Anantharaman
Q: How does LLM difficulty correlate with human difficulty in writing specifications?
Prashant finds specific languages like DFTL and Datalog quite challenging, as they require significant thought and effort to implement.
06/08/24: Compressing a JSON Parser Beyond Comprehension with June Marcuse
Q: Can you use Untwine for things that are not exactly parsers?
While primarily focused on parsing, it can handle some context-sensitive parsing tasks.
06/08/24: Compressing a JSON Parser Beyond Comprehension with June Marcuse
Q: How did you get started with parsing?
It started at a project where I wrote a JSON parser in Java, which piqued my interest.
06/08/24: Compressing a JSON Parser Beyond Comprehension with June Marcuse
Q: Have you thought about parser security and how Rust can help with that?
Most vulnerabilities in a parser come from buffer overflows, which Rust protects against.

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Focusing on the intersection of mathematics and computer science, a series of engaging presentations from the Boston Computation Club covers a diverse range of topics including parsing technologies, descriptive complexity, knowledge representation, static analysis, and advancements in language models. Each episode typically features a guest speaker who delivers a 20-minute talk followed by an interactive 40-minute discussion with the audience. This structure not only fosters deep dives into complex theoretical subjects but also encourages participation and dialogue among attendees, making it a valuable resource for students, academics, and professionals alike. The emphasis on practical applications of computational theory and tools, as well... more

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