Welcome to the Education and Research Section

In this section, actuaries and business professionals collaborate with academic actuaries and academic business instructors to look for ways to support and encourage actuarial education and research. This collaboration helps to grow and maintain a comprehensive knowledge base that serves the actuary industry.

All members receive a digital issue of Expanding Horizons and access to a LinkedIn discussion board.

Section Leadership: A full list of Education and Research Section council leaders, including officers, council members, and staff partners.

This section will be rehomed into the Career Development Community beginning fall 2025. Find out more about the benefits of Communities.

SOA Actuarial Science Early Career Research Award

Applications are now open for the SOA Actuarial Science Early Career Research Award! Explore the eligibility criteria and seize the opportunity to showcase your research excellence.

ARC Presentations

This Presentation Competition recognizes superior presentations by graduate students at the annual Actuarial Research Conference (ARC).

Virtual Actuarial Seminars

Many universities are holding regular virtual seminars about actuarial science, financial math, and risk management, open to all. We have compiled a list here if you are interested. Please feel free to let us know if you know of other seminars that should be added to the list.

Get Involved Through Leadership Positions

Sections are evolving into Communities beginning fall 2025, offering more ways to engage with like-minded peers. Shape activities and programs within your Community through leadership positions. Submit your expression of interest form for elected positions by May 23.

Education and Research Section