Modeling the Future Challenge Symposium 2024
Join us April 29-May 3 for the 2024 Modeling the Future Challenge Virtual Symposium!
Now in its seventh year, The Modeling the Future Challenge Symposium is a one-of-a-kind event bringing together finalist high school teams and leading actuaries, scientists, and business leaders from across the industry for competition, learning and networking.
The culminating event of the Modeling the Future Challenge, finalist teams who have reached the Symposium take on the role of aspiring actuaries and present their math modeling projects to a panel of actuary judges who evaluate these projects and select four teams to win their portion of a $55,000 scholarship award.
The five-day Symposium provides an immersive learning experience for students, giving them the opportunity to participate in career sessions, problem-solving activities, and other unique experiences created in partnership with the Foundation’s corporate supporters and volunteers. At its’ conclusion, four teams will walk away with college scholarships, but all of the participants will have an amazing experience that encourages them to continue pursuing mathematics, data science and research so that they can continue to “model the future.”
Modeling the Future Challenge Video Highlights
Monday, April 29, 2024, Opening Ceremony
| Time | Event | Speakers |
|---|---|---|
| 5:30 p.m. | Welcome | Andy Ferris, TAF Board Chair |
| 5:40 p.m. | Intern Introductions and Panel | Amanda White, Operations Manager, Institute of Competition Sciences |
| 6:05 p.m. | Capstone Presentation | Karis Dice, Actuarial Science Major from Trine University |
| 6:15 p.m. | Ambassador Highlights | |
| 6:20 p.m. | Team Introductions | Steve Alpert, MTFC Challenge Development Committee & Judge |
| 7:10 p.m. | Closing Remarks | Joshua Neubert, CEO, Institute of Competition Sciences |
Tuesday, April 30, 2024, Student Presentations and Judging Sessions
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m | Student Presentations and Judging Sessions |
Wednesday, May 1, 2024, Student Presentations and Judging Sessions
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m | Student Presentations and Judging Sessions |
Thursday, May 2, 2024, Student Presentations and Judging Sessions
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m | Student Presentations and Judging Sessions |
Friday, May 3, 2024, Closing Ceremony
| Time | Event | Speakers |
|---|---|---|
| 6:30 p.m. | Opening Remarks | Valerie Thompson, Interim Executive Director, The Actuarial Foundation |
| 6:35 p.m. | Continuing the Research/Alumni Showcase | MTFC Team (TBA) |
| 7:05 p.m. | Helen Galt Educator Award | Nichole Semprit, Senior Program Specialist, The Actuarial Foundation |
| 7:10 p.m. | Awards Announcement | Lindsay Meisinger, RGA |
| 7:25 p.m. | Closing Remarks | Joshua Neubert, CEO, Institute of Competition Sciences |
Please note: All times listed are Central Time.
Thank You to Our 2023-2024 Modeling the Future Challenge Sponsors
Pioneer ($50,000)
Pacesetter ($10,000)
Builder ($5,000)
Rick & Beth Jones
Founding Sponsor
Roy & Georgia Goldman
Helen Galt Educator Award Supporter
