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Quantized Complex Crypto

A blog on quantum computing and cryptography

Annotated Bibliography in TCS

Curated reading list in theoretical computer science

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Trail maps and trip notes

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2023 Shonan198 Workshop
2023 Shonan198 Workshop
 2018 Saturday Academy
2018 Saturday Academy
 2017 Winter Quantum Day at Portland
2017 Winter Quantum Day at Portland

Gem Bin

Tips and resources on how to survive (and sometimes succeed) in academia, especially in theoretical computer science. Favorites are marked with ⭐.

Writing
⭐ The Sense of Style
Steven Pinker
Lectures on Mathematical Writing [Stanford 1987, YouTube playlist]
Donald Knuth
Lecture notes PDF
How to Write a Great Research Paper
Simon Peyton Jones
Writing a Research Paper Backwards [PDF]
Presentation
⭐ Tips for Giving Clear Talks [PDF]
Kayvon Fatahalian
How to Present a Paper in TCS: A Speaker's Guide for Students [PDF]
Ian Parberry
How to Give a Technical Presentation
Michael Ernst
How to Give a Great Research Talk [SIGPLAN Notices 28(11), Nov 1993]
Simon Peyton Jones, John Launchbury, John Hughes
Service
A Guide for New Program Committee Members at TCS Conferences [arXiv:2105.02773]
Dulek, Jeffery, Majenz, Schaffner, Speelman, de Wolf
A Guide for New Referees in Theoretical Computer Science [PDF]
Ian Parberry
A Guide for Session Chairs
Emery Berger
Running a Program Committee Meeting
Michael Ernst
Grant
How to Write a Great Research Proposal
Simon Peyton Jones and Alan Bundy
Funding Opportunities and Tips
Theory Matters
CAREER Proposal Examples and Comments
Theory Matters
The Art and Science of Reviewing Proposals [Orientation video]
NSF
LaTeX
Overleaf Tutorial
Tikz for Cryptographers