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Igniting a Passion for Math Education

To celebrate the launch of our All for Math: The Campaign for Math Proficiency, we sat down with campaign co-chairs Olga Jacobs and Paul Kinson…

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Educator Spotlight | Meet Paul

What impact did The Actuarial Foundation have on you? Every student and every teacher is looking for an endeavor to give themselves to fully and…

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How to Pass Your First Actuarial Exam

Embarking on the journey to become an actuary can be a challenge, especially when it comes to preparing for your first actuarial exam. With proper…

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Community Spotlight: Jerry Miccolis

Jerry Miccolis has been a Math Motivators volunteer since February 2021, tutoring students of all ages. Over the last three years, Jerry has contributed almost…

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Community Spotlight: Meet Chaney

What impact did TAF have on you? This program gave me the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of youth in the local…

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Exploring Top STEM Career Paths for Students

As technology continues to evolve and drive the global economy, careers in STEM are becoming increasingly vital. For students interested in these fields, the options…

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Community Spotlight: Anusha Fernando

“Anusha hails from Molina Healthcare, and she has been a mentor since I started with the Foundation in 2020. She quickly became one of my…

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STEM Stars Summer Orientation Recap

Our STEM Stars just wrapped up their Summer Orientations in the past few weeks. Together the Stars engaged in real-life actuarial process activities, learned about…

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Community Spotlight: Meir Wieder

Meir Wieder, FSA, an actuary at New York Life, is our incoming Vice Chair for The Hardest Math Problem, and we’re thrilled to have him.…

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Mentoring the Actuaries of Tomorrow: Community Spotlight, Jacob Heit

“I had the pleasure of interviewing Jacob Heit regarding his role as a mentor for our Modeling the Future Challenge (MTFC) program. I have known…

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Staying Sharp in the Summertime

With summer heat, holidays, vacations, county fairs, and fun grilling in the sun, it can be easy to lose track of our good habits and…

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Community Spotlight: Tyson Mohr, State Farm

“This week, we hear from one of our exceptional STEM Stars mentors who support our students as they pursue their goal to become actuaries. Tyson…