Foundation News
Behind the Numbers: Your Impact in Action
From growing confidence in math to unlocking real-world problem-solving skills to inspiring future careers as actuaries, we reached over 10,500 students this year—thanks to…
Boosting Student Success through Online Tools
At The Actuarial Foundation, our Math Motivators tutors go beyond traditional teaching methods to support students with the tools they need to thrive in math.…
Life as an Actuary by Mike Ziniti
For many actuaries, the path to the profession begins with a love for math—but every journey has its own twists. In this blog, Mike Ziniti,…
Common Misconceptions of Actuaries
When people hear the word “actuary,” they often picture someone glued to a calculator, crunching endless numbers in a cubicle. While math is certainly part…
Life as an Actuary by Neal Holthus
In honor of #NationalVolunteerMonth this April, we’re spotlighting Neal Holthus, a dedicated STEM Stars mentor and experienced actuary. With over a decade in the field,…
What I’ve Learned as a Tutor
Clarissa Snyder, currently a college student, has always had a passion for teaching and helping others succeed. When she discovered Math Motivators, she saw it…
Benefits of Competitions
A toolbox filled with academic skills but lacking practical application opportunities can leave students unprepared for real-world challenges. Competitions offer outlets for a brighter future! At…
My Journey to Passing My First Exam
My name is Jenna Itwaru and I am a sophomore majoring in mathematics with an actuarial concentration at the University at Buffalo. As a recipient of the STEM…
Opening Doors with Math: My Journey with the Math Motivators Program
Mathematics can often feel like an abstract subject, one that students struggle to connect with or see the relevance of in their everyday lives. However,…
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…
