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Episode 106: All for Math

Episode 106: All for Math

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 What happens when math becomes more than a subject and starts shaping futures?

Michael Marion, Director of The Actuarial Foundation and Steve Alpert, FSA, MAAA, former President of the American Academy of Actuaries, share how a bold campaign is expanding opportunity, strengthening the profession, and inspiring the next generation of leaders.

Michael and Steve discuss:

  • The importance of non-profits for the actuarial profession

  • The relevance of STEM education in society

  • The All for Math Campaign

  • The value of volunteering in the actuarial profession

  • The Math Motivators Tutoring Program

  • The Modeling the Future Challenge

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

5:48:99 Three benefits of non-profits for the actuarial profession

9:55:67 Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projected number of unfilled STEM jobs

10:40:34 The relevance of STEM education

12:46:22 The importance of numeracy in society

15:06:64 The All for Math Campaign

17:45:57 The Actuarial Foundation’s core programs

18:18:04 Programs with the greatest need for volunteers

22:14:76 Three benefits of volunteering as an actuary

25:11:47 Volunteering as a mutually beneficial exercise

27:22:70 Math Motivators Tutoring Program volunteer experience

29:25:15 Modeling the Future Challenge volunteer experience

34:40:66 High-level episode recap

35:41:69 How to sign up to donate/volunteer for the campaign

Donate/volunteer for the All For Math Campaign:

https://actuarialfoundation.org/all-for-math/

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