Foundation News

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…

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…

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…

A MTFC Journey: Every Error is a Learning Opportunity
Our team, the Mathletes, heard about MTFC through our mentor and math teacher, Dr. Krassimir Penev, and decided to explore the topic of recidivism—the tendency…

5 Podcasts and Blogs for Actuarial Science Enthusiasts
Are you ready to dive into the world of podcasts and blogs to discover the latest industry news, practices, and research? If you’re passionate about…

Community Spotlight: Nick Hitsman
We are honored to highlight the work of our dedicated volunteers as we celebrate National Volunteer Month this April. Their commitment and dedication empower students…

The Actuarial Foundation will mark 30 years advancing math education during its upcoming Formula 2024 Virtual Gala
SCHAUMBURG, IL (March 29, 2024) – The Actuarial Foundation will celebrate 30 successful years of unleashing the power of math education during the organization’s Formula…

Community Spotlight: Joanne Spalla
It’s hard to believe that I have been an actuary for forty years. I consider myself blessed that I learned about this fantastic career from…

Community Spotlight: Bryndis Arnarsdottir
Hæ, I’m Bryndís! I am an Icelandic actuary at Assurant where I work in pricing on the Mobile side. But before I worked as an…