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What happens when math becomes more than a subject and starts shaping futures?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.Michael and Steve discuss:The importance of non-profits for the actuarial professionThe relevance of STEM education in societyThe All for Math CampaignThe value of volunteering in the actuarial professionThe Math Motivators Tutoring ProgramThe Modeling the Future ChallengeTimestamps00:00 Intro5:48:99 Three benefits of non-profits for the actuarial profession9:55:67 Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projected number of unfilled STEM jobs10:40:34 The relevance of STEM education12:46:22 The importance of numeracy in society 15:06:64 The All for Math Campaign17:45:57 The Actuarial Foundation’s core programs 18:18:04 Programs with the greatest need for volunteers22:14:76 Three benefits of volunteering as an actuary25:11:47 Volunteering as a mutually beneficial exercise 27:22:70 Math Motivators Tutoring Program volunteer experience29:25:15 Modeling the Future Challenge volunteer experience34:40:66 High-level episode recap 35:41:69 How to sign up to donate/volunteer for the campaignDonate/volunteer for the All For Math Campaign:https://actuarialfoundation.org/all-for-math/Follow The Actuarial Foundation:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-actuarial-foundation/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/actuarialfoundation?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==Twitter - https://x.com/actuarialfound?s=21&t=ktbGj8B4LuIhcfbBPSeJGQFollow Dominic: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominic-lee-acasInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/dlee2100?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qrTwitter - https://x.com/maverickactuary?s=21&t=ktbGj8B4LuIhcfbBPSeJGQ