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Society of Actuaries Names New Recipients of James C. Hickman Scholars Program

Schaumburg, IL (May 17) – The Society of Actuaries (SOA) announced the five actuarial candidates joining the SOA James C. Hickman Scholars program, which provides stipends to doctoral candidates working on actuarial research and education.

The SOA Board of Directors established the program  to increase the number of academic actuaries who have a Ph.D. and an actuarial designation; and who intend to pursue academic careers in the U.S. or Canada. The Board named the program in memory of James C. Hickman, FSA, former dean of the University of Wisconsin – Madison School of Business, who helped support actuarial research and teaching as a member of the SOA. Each recipient receives a $20,000 stipend for the 2022—2023 academic year.

The 2022—2023 SOA Hickman Scholars are:

  • Ama Ampadu-Kissi, ASA (Rutgers University)
  • Yiping Guo (University of Waterloo)
  • Xiyue Han (University of Waterloo)
  • Liyuan Lin (University of Waterloo)
  • Michael Zhu (University of Waterloo)

These scholar recipients were chosen from many highly qualified applicants currently enrolled in or applying to actuarial science doctoral programs or a related field, in the U.S. or Canada. Recipients have made progress toward, or have already attained, an actuarial designation, either associate of the SOA (ASA) or fellow of the SOA (FSA). In addition, the SOA renewed stipends for five previous Hickman Scholars for the 2022—2023 academic year:

  • Ernest Aboagye, ASA (Georgia State University)
  • Elizabeth Gibbs (University of Connecticut)
  • Shimeng Huang (University of Wisconsin-Madison)
  • Yechao Meng (University of Waterloo)
  • Qiuqi Wang (University of Waterloo)

About The SOA

With roots dating back to 1889, the Society of Actuaries (SOA) is the world’s largest actuarial professional organization with nearly 32,000 actuaries as members. Through research and education, the SOA’s mission is to advance actuarial knowledge and to enhance the ability of actuaries to provide expert advice and relevant solutions for financial, business and societal challenges. The SOA’s vision is for actuaries to be the leading professionals in the measurement and management of risk.