Children’s Book Aimed at Advancing Interest in Cryptography
Drawing on 20 years of experience at Cygnacom, Schwartz pens ‘Can You Crack the Code?’
MCLEAN, Va. — Cygnacom's senior manager of federal professional services, Ella Schwartz, received a prestigious award from the Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Schwartz’s book, “Can You Crack The Code? A Fascinating History of Ciphers and Cryptography” was named the winner of the 2020 AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books in the Hands-on Science Book category. The book seeks to engage young minds in cryptography through compelling historical anecdotes, scientific backup, and do-it-yourself (DIY) projects.
As part of this award, Subaru will purchase thousands of copies of the book and distribute them to schools nationwide along with a curriculum to help teachers integrate the book into their lesson plans. Schwartz will be honored at the AAAS Annual Meeting, Feb. 13-16 in Seattle.