Modeling the Future Challenge Symposium 2025
Join us April 28 - May 2 for the 2025 Modeling the Future Challenge Virtual Symposium!
Now in its eighth 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 28, 2025, Opening Ceremony
| Time | Event | Speakers |
|---|---|---|
| 5:30 p.m. | Welcome | Sharon Robinson, TAF Board Chair |
| 5:40 p.m. | Intern Introductions and Panel | Amanda White, Operations Manager, Institute of Competition Sciences |
| 6:05 p.m. | Ambassador Highlights | Moriah Sanya, Institute of Competition Sciences |
| 6:10 p.m. | Climate Resilience Finalists Recap | |
| 6:15 p.m. | Team Introductions | Nate Worrell, MTFC Challenge Development Committee |
| 6:30 p.m. | Team Interactive Activity | MTFC University Partner |
| 6:55 p.m. | Closing Remarks | Joshua Neubert, CEO, Institute of Competition Sciences |
Tuesday, April 29, 2025, Student Presentations and Judging Sessions
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m | Student Presentations and Judging Sessions |
Wednesday, April 30, 2025, Student Presentations and Judging Sessions
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m | Student Presentations and Judging Sessions |
Thursday, May 1, 2025, Student Presentations and Judging Sessions
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m | Student Presentations and Judging Sessions |
Friday, May 2, 2025, Closing Ceremony
| Time | Event | Speakers |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00 p.m. | Opening Remarks | Lela Patrik, TAF Program Commitee Chair |
| 6:05 p.m. | Continuing the Research/Alumni Showcase | Roy Goldman, MTFC Scholarship Sponsor |
| 6:35 p.m. | Community Choice Recognition | Nichole Semprit, TAF |
| 6:40 p.m. | Helen Galt Educator Award | Eleanor Galt-Lin |
| 6:45 p.m. | Judge Congratulations to All Teams | Melissa Hollis, Symposium Judge Committee |
| 6:55 p.m. | Climate Resilience Award Announcement | Sempra Foundation, Climate Resilience Award Sponsor |
| 7:05 p.m. | Awards Announcement | RGA, MTFC Pioneer Sponsor |
| 7:15 p.m. | Closing Remarks | Reko Daye, TAF |
Please note: All times listed are Central Time.
Thank You to Our 2024-2025 Modeling the Future Challenge Sponsors
Pioneer Sponsor
Climate Resilience Award Sponsor
New England Region Sponsor
Northwest Region Sponsor
Northeast Region Sponsor
Pacesetter
Builder Sponsor
Rick & Beth Jones
Founding & Scholarship Sponsor
Roy & Georgia Goldman
Helen Galt Educator Award Supporter
