Episode 106: All for Math

JUN 12, 202536 MIN
Live With The Maverick

Episode 106: All for Math

JUN 12, 202536 MIN

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What happens when math becomes more than a subject and starts shaping futures?<br /><br />Michael Marion, Director of The Actuarial Foundation and Steve Alpert, FSA, MAAA, former President of the American Academy of Actuaries, share how a bold campaign is expanding opportunity, strengthening the profession, and inspiring the next generation of leaders.<br /><br />Michael and Steve discuss:<br /><br /><ul><li>The importance of non-profits for the actuarial profession</li></ul><br /><ul><li>The relevance of STEM education in society</li></ul><br /><ul><li>The All for Math Campaign</li></ul><br /><ul><li>The value of volunteering in the actuarial profession</li></ul><br /><ul><li>The Math Motivators Tutoring Program</li></ul><br /><ul><li>The Modeling the Future Challenge</li></ul><br />Timestamps<br /><br />00:00 Intro<br /><br />5:48:99 Three benefits of non-profits for the actuarial profession<br /><br />9:55:67 Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projected number of unfilled STEM jobs<br /><br />10:40:34 The relevance of STEM education<br /><br />12:46:22 The importance of numeracy in society <br /><br />15:06:64 The All for Math Campaign<br /><br />17:45:57 The Actuarial Foundation’s core programs <br /><br />18:18:04 Programs with the greatest need for volunteers<br /><br />22:14:76 Three benefits of volunteering as an actuary<br /><br />25:11:47 Volunteering as a mutually beneficial exercise <br /><br />27:22:70 Math Motivators Tutoring Program volunteer experience<br /><br />29:25:15 Modeling the Future Challenge volunteer experience<br /><br />34:40:66 High-level episode recap <br /><br />35:41:69 How to sign up to donate/volunteer for the campaign<br /><br />Donate/volunteer for the All For Math Campaign:<br /><br /><a href="https://actuarialfoundation.org/all-for-math/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://actuarialfoundation.org/all-for-math/</a><br /><br />Follow The Actuarial Foundation:<br /><br />LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-actuarial-foundation/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-actuarial-foundation/</a><br /><br />Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/actuarialfoundation?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.instagram.com/actuarialfoundation?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==</a><br /><br />Twitter - <a href="https://x.com/actuarialfound?s=21&amp;t=ktbGj8B4LuIhcfbBPSeJGQ" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://x.com/actuarialfound?s=21&amp;t=ktbGj8B4LuIhcfbBPSeJGQ</a><br /><br />Follow Dominic: <br /><br />LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominic-lee-acas-149b7228/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominic-lee-acas</a><br /><br />Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/themaverickactuary/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.instagram.com/dlee2100?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&amp;utm_source=qr</a><br /><br />Twitter - <a href="https://x.com/maverickactuary?s=21&amp;t=ktbGj8B4LuIhcfbBPSeJGQ" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://x.com/maverickactuary?s=21&amp;t=ktbGj8B4LuIhcfbBPSeJGQ</a>