Overview
This event is ideal for students who are thinking of applying to study actuarial science, mathematics or related university courses, or for students who are interested how problem solvers and strategic thinking can be applied in a professional role.Aims
- To provide a real situation for students to practice their problem solving skills
- To provide an interactive session focusing on how actuaries are applying their unique skill sets to some of the biggest problems facing society.
Who will benefit from attending?
AS and A level maths students who wish to develop their problem solving skills in order to apply for a maths-rich undergraduate degree will benefit from attending this conference.Content
Actuaries are problem solvers and strategic thinkers who use their skills to help measure the probability and risk of future events. Business and industry increasingly depend on the skills of actuaries and analysts to help them model and plan for the future.
Join the IFoA and The University of Essex for an interactive session focusing on how actuaries are applying their unique skill sets to some of the biggest problems facing society. Hear from the IFoA, the only charted body dedicated to educating, developing and regulating actuaries, learn about what actuaries do and whether you have what it takes to help businesses and individuals prepare for the defining issue of our time, climate change.
Other information
Please bring a packed lunch.Cost
This event is free for students and teachers from state-funded schools, colleges and academies.Key facts
- Reference:#12397
- Audience:Students
- Target year:Year 12
- Curriculum focus:A level Mathematics
- Mathematical focus:Problem solving
- Format:Face-to-face
- Duration:5 hours
- Region:East of England
- Fee:Free
Queries?
If you have any queries about this event, please do not hesitate to contact:
Chris Savage
[email protected]
