Codes, Ciphers and Secret Messages

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Young boy learning to encrypt a secret message.

Codes and ciphers have been used for centuries by militaries and governments for secret communication and are now commonly used to protect all your secret and personal information. Come by to learn how to break codes and create secret messages using real life encryption and decryption machines!

Location information

Campus: Tempe
Location type: Patio
Room or location: North Patio of Wexler Hall
Indoors or outdoors: Outdoors
Building Floor: First Floor

Other details

Zone: Zone C: Tempe

STEM

Area of Interest

STEM

Target Age Group

Middle school

College or Department

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is at the core of success and discovery at Arizona State University. As the academic heart of the university, The College educates and supports the largest and most diverse student population. Here, innovative schools and departments within our humanities, natural sciences and social sciences divisions drive transformative efforts and amplify diverse voices in our community. Students of all ages and backgrounds graduate as socially aware, critical thinkers with the tools and mindset to succeed in their future careers and also in their community and day-to-day life.

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