Description: Transitioning from college life to actuarial practice can be intimidating for students. Even after almost four years of studying actuarial science, many still wonder “what does an actuary do all day?” Our capstone course, Actuarial Applications in Practice, is designed to bridge the gap by exposing students to projects similar to what they might encounter in their first years in the industry, including how to present their results in both written and oral presentation formats. The course also incorporates Ethics and Professionalism topics to give them the tools they need to make sure the job is done right.

Description: This month, Expanding Horizons had the opportunity to interview Tim Boonen, the winner of the Society of Actuaries’ (SOA’s) second Actuarial Science Early Career Award.

Description: The February/March 2016 edition of The Actuary magazine—the Society of Actuaries’ flagship publication.

Description: This article discusses the “Technology Enhanced Learning in Actuarial Science Classes project the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s provided by a $300,000 grant from the SOA.

Description: It was an honor, for Dr. Tianyang Wang, Co-Eeditor of Expanding Horizons, to have this Fireside Chat had a great conversation with Dr. Guillen Guillen Estany in January 2023, and invited her for this featured Fireside Chat interview which resulted in a great conversation.

Description: The Society of Actuaries (SOA) has recognized the University of Waterloo and the University of Manitoba as University-Earned Credit (UEC) Centers of Actuarial Excellence (CAE). With this UEC designation, students at these universities can earn credit for designated SOA exams by attaining a required score on university coursework.

Description: Presidential address by the former President of the Society of Actuaries. Includes discussion of the need for growth in membership and legal accreditation

Description: The University‐Earned Credit (UEC) program allows university students to become eligible for SOA exam credit by attaining a designated UEC mark on university courses at approved Centers of Actuarial Excellence (CAE). CAE interested in participating in the UEC program must meet these requirements.

Description: Application form for CAEs interested in applying for the University-Earned Credit (UEC) program.