Description: The brief from the editor of Expanding Horizons for this essay was to give some personal reflections on how actuarial education and research influence actuarial practice.

Description: This article provides an introduction to ARC 2020 and the actuarial science program in University of Nebraska Lincoln.

Description: Call for papers for publication in Actuarial Research Clearing House (ARCH). The primary goal of ARCH is the speedy dissemination of current thinking and aids to research rather than the publication of thoroughly edited papers. ARCH welcomes short notes or papers, correspondence between researchers, useful computer programs (or announcements of the availability of such programs), translations of appropriate material in foreign languages, problems, solutions, etc.

Description: This article provides a detailed introduction to ARC 2020 and the actuarial science program in University of Nebraska Lincoln. It also includes the registration information for ARC 2020.

Description: This short note discusses creativity in the context of actuarial science, and how to cultivate it. We first attempt to define creative thinking as opposed to procedural thinking or memory recall. We then describe concrete examples of actuarial projects that promote deeper thinking. We also address why creativity is needed and how to make sure our students are able to communicate their creative ideas effectively.

Description: Read the November 2020 issue of Expanding Horizons published by the Education & Research Section. Newsletters provide practical information for the working actuary, articles on trends that impact sections and news about section activities.

Description: The article announces the 2012 Actuarial Research Conference.

Description: In this article, the author discusses the purpose of the IME and announces the next location.

Description: The Expanding Horizons section chair discusses the SOA Doctoral Stipend.