Secrets: Making and Breaking

with the National Security Agency's Mrs. Jennifer Wilcox

An overview of American cryptologic history ranging from 18th century codes to the solving of Enigma, the machine that deciphered Germany's code during World War II, and on through supercomputers.

Tuesday, October 13th
7:00 - 8:30 p.m. -- 45-60 minute presentation, Q & A and device viewing
"Solving the Enigma & Secrets: Making and Breaking"
Open to Abilene Middle & High School students and General Public

Wednesday, October 14th
10:00 -11:00 a.m. in the Adams Center Classroom
"Creating the Legacy", A study of women in American cryptologic history.
Open to ACU Faculty & Students

11:50 - 12:50 p.m. in the Adams Center Classroom
"A Trip To The Museum"
Open to ACU Faculty & Staff

2:00 - 3:00 p.m. in the Adams Center Classroom
"Signaling the Civil War", Visual and telegraphic messaging in the Civil War.
Open to ACU History Faculty & Students

4:30 - 6:00 p.m. Dr. Dwayne Towell Cryptography class
"Solving the Enigma"
Open to ACU Computer Science Students

Jennifer Wilcox's Biography

Jennifer Wilcox been working for the National Security Agency since 1986. Earning her B.A. in Telecommunication from Michigan State University in 1983, she first put her degree to use at the National Security Agency. She worked as a writer and producer on a variety of videos for the NSA's television center, and later as an Information Librarian Assistant Curator. In 1999, Ms. Wilcox became the museum’s Administrator and Educational Coordinator. She now provides tours, youth programs, and numerous presentations on cryptologic history. She oversees the development of content delivery for new exhibits and the docent script as well as the daily operations of the museum. Born in Massachusetts, Jennifer has also lived in England, Oklahoma, and Michigan. Her adult life, however, has been spent in Maryland with her husband of 25 years, their two children (now grown and moved out).