Building 32 is named after the real-world Building 32, the iconic Stata Center, heart and headquarters of the MIT Computer Science and AI Laboratory. Tune in each month for a fresh conversation with the faculty and researchers of CSAIL who are working to improve the way we live, work, play, and learn.

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Forging the Future of Cryptography with Adam Chlipala
Adam Chlipala
Professor, MIT EECS

PRODUCED BY: Nate Caldwell

CSAIL Professor Adam Chlipala is working to change some of the fundamental ways we use cryptography. His latest project, Fiat Cryptography, utilizes formal methods to create complex cryptographic code to guarantee correctness. Fiat Cryptography stands to significantly change the efficiency and security of the web.

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Improving Video Conferencing Through Vision Science with Ruth Rosenholtz
Ruth Rosenholtz
Principal Research Scientist, MIT CSAIL

PRODUCED BY: Nate Caldwell

CSAIL Principal Research Scientist Ruth Rosenholtz discusses the rise of video conferencing throughout the pandemic. Rosenholtz shares fascinating insights from her vision science research that could help reshape how video conferencing platforms are used.

Podcast transcript can be viewed here.