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Actuary

Getting Started

  • Introduction to using data to make informed decisions.
  • Development of foundational mathematical skills needed for theoretical understanding.
  • Participation in a First Year Experience that investigates mathematical/statistical connections to some topic of interest.

Making Progress

  • Deeper investigation of applied statistical analyses, including experimental design, model building, and analysis of categorical data.
  • Introduction to the statistical programming language, SAS.
  • Oral and written communication of statistical results.

Finishing Up

  • Building a theoretical understanding of applied skills learned earlier in the major.
  • Deeper exploration of advanced applied techniques and further exploration of additional programming languages.
  • Academics focused on experiential learning.

Engage

Getting Started

  • Find a campus organization that fits your interests by completing the .
  • Attend department events like Major/Minor Lunches and the annual Sehnert Lecture.
  • Apply for a .

Making Progress

  • Apply for a tutor position in the Math & Stat Lab.
  • Present research work at ÐÔ°®Ñ§ÌÃ’s Celebration of Student Research and Creative Activity and/or at the annual KY-MAA meeting.
  • Participate in the annual mathematical modeling competition, COMAP.

Finishing Up

  • Building a theoretical understanding of applied skills learned earlier in the major.
  • Deeper exploration of advanced applied techniques and further exploration of additional programming languages.
  • Academics focused on experiential learning.

Prepare

Getting Started

  • Explore the tool.

Making Progress

  • Visit Career Services for resume preparation.
  • Select a post-graduation path above for tailored suggestions.

Finishing Up

  • Select a post-graduation path above for tailored suggestions.

Actuary

Actuary

Getting Started

  • Introduction to using data to make informed decisions.
  • Development of foundational mathematical skills needed for theoretical understanding.
  • Participation in a First Year Experience that investigates mathematical/statistical connections to some topic of interest.

Making Progress

  • Deeper investigation of applied statistical analyses, including experimental design, model building, and analysis of categorical data.
  • Introduction to the statistical programming language, SAS.
  • Oral and written communication of statistical results.

Finishing Up

  • Building a theoretical understanding of applied skills learned earlier in the major.
  • Deeper exploration of advanced applied techniques and further exploration of additional programming languages.
  • Academics focused on experiential learning.

Actuary

Getting Started

  • Find a campus organization that fits your interests by completing the .
  • Attend department events like Major/Minor Lunches and the annual Sehnert Lecture.
  • Apply for a .

Making Progress

  • Apply for a tutor position in the Math & Stat Lab.
  • Present research work at ÐÔ°®Ñ§ÌÃ’s Celebration of Student Research and Creative Activity and/or at the annual KY-MAA meeting.
  • Participate in the annual mathematical modeling competition, COMAP.

Finishing Up

  • Building a theoretical understanding of applied skills learned earlier in the major.
  • Deeper exploration of advanced applied techniques and further exploration of additional programming languages.
  • Academics focused on experiential learning.

Actuary

Getting Started

  • Explore the tool.
  • Connect with Dr. Dhanuja Kasturiratna for more details on the actuarial field and opportunities to explore.

Making Progress

  • Visit Career Services for resume preparation.
  • Attend the Career Expos to learn about companies in the area – the Business career fair in the fall often includes a variety of insurance firms.
  • Search Handshake for a summer co-op or internship.
  • Complete one of the first two actuarial exams – either Exam P or Exam FM.

Finishing Up

  • Complete the second actuarial exam – the department will partially reimburse the cost when you’re successful!
  • Build your profile on LinkedIn and highlight impactful experiences.
  • Complete job applications and prepare for interviews.

Analyst

Academics

Getting Started

  • Introduction to using data to make informed decisions.
  • Development of foundational mathematical skills needed for theoretical understanding.
  • Participation in a First Year Experience that investigates mathematical/statistical connections to some topic of interest.

Making Progress

  • Deeper investigation of applied statistical analyses, including experimental design, model building, and analysis of categorical data.
  • Introduction to the statistical programming language, SAS.
  • Oral and written communication of statistical results.

Finishing Up

  • Building a theoretical understanding of applied skills learned earlier in the major.
  • Deeper exploration of advanced applied techniques and further exploration of additional programming languages.
  • Academics focused on experiential learning.

Student Engagement

Getting Started

  • Find a campus organization that fits your interests by completing the .
  • Attend department events like Major/Minor Lunches and the annual Sehnert Lecture.
  • Apply for a .

Making Progress

  • Apply for a tutor position in the Math & Stat Lab.
  • Present research work at ÐÔ°®Ñ§ÌÃ’s Celebration of Student Research and Creative Activity and/or at the annual KY-MAA meeting.
  • Participate in the annual mathematical modeling competition, COMAP.

Finishing Up

  • Building a theoretical understanding of applied skills learned earlier in the major.
  • Deeper exploration of advanced applied techniques and further exploration of additional programming languages.
  • Academics focused on experiential learning.

Career Planning

Getting Started

  • Explore the tool.

Making Progress

  • Visit Career Services for resume preparation.
  • Attend the Career Expos to learn about companies in the area – the Business career fair in the fall often includes a variety of insurance firms.
  • Search Handshake for a summer co-op or internship.
  • Complete the SAS Certification Exam as part of STA 360.

Finishing Up

  • Build your profile on LinkedIn and highlight impactful experiences.
  • Complete job applications and prepare for interviews.

Graduate School

Academics

Getting Started

  • Introduction to using data to make informed decisions.
  • Development of foundational mathematical skills needed for theoretical understanding.
  • Participation in a First Year Experience that investigates mathematical/statistical connections to some topic of interest.

Making Progress

  • Deeper investigation of applied statistical analyses, including experimental design, model building, and analysis of categorical data.
  • Introduction to the statistical programming language, SAS.
  • Oral and written communication of statistical results.

Finishing Up

  • Building a theoretical understanding of applied skills learned earlier in the major.
  • Deeper exploration of advanced applied techniques and further exploration of additional programming languages.
  • Academics focused on experiential learning.

Student Engagement

Getting Started

  • Find a campus organization that fits your interests by completing the .
  • Attend department events like Major/Minor Lunches and the annual Sehnert Lecture.
  • Apply for a .

Making Progress

  • Apply for a tutor position in the Math & Stat Lab.
  • Present research work at ÐÔ°®Ñ§ÌÃ’s Celebration of Student Research and Creative Activity and/or at the annual KY-MAA meeting.
  • Participate in the annual mathematical modeling competition, COMAP.

Finishing Up

  • Building a theoretical understanding of applied skills learned earlier in the major.
  • Deeper exploration of advanced applied techniques and further exploration of additional programming languages.
  • Academics focused on experiential learning.

Career Planning

Getting Started

  • Explore the tool.

Making Progress

  • Discuss graduate school options with faculty mentors.
  • Schedule campus visits.
  • Research application requirements such as personal statements, standardized tests, and letters of recommendation.

Finishing Up

  • Identify faculty to write letters of recommendation.
  • Work on drafting your personal statement.
  • Schedule any tests that may be required (GRE, etc.).
  • Submit graduate applications.

Programmer

Academics

Getting Started

  • Introduction to using data to make informed decisions.
  • Development of foundational mathematical skills needed for theoretical understanding.
  • Participation in a First Year Experience that investigates mathematical/statistical connections to some topic of interest.

Making Progress

  • Deeper investigation of applied statistical analyses, including experimental design, model building, and analysis of categorical data.
  • Introduction to the statistical programming language, SAS.
  • Oral and written communication of statistical results.

Finishing Up

  • Building a theoretical understanding of applied skills learned earlier in the major.
  • Deeper exploration of advanced applied techniques and further exploration of additional programming languages.
  • Academics focused on experiential learning.

Student Engagement

Getting Started

  • Find a campus organization that fits your interests by completing the .
  • Attend department events like Major/Minor Lunches and the annual Sehnert Lecture.
  • Apply for a .

Making Progress

  • Apply for a tutor position in the Math & Stat Lab.
  • Present research work at ÐÔ°®Ñ§ÌÃ’s Celebration of Student Research and Creative Activity and/or at the annual KY-MAA meeting.
  • Participate in the annual mathematical modeling competition, COMAP.

Finishing Up

  • Building a theoretical understanding of applied skills learned earlier in the major.
  • Deeper exploration of advanced applied techniques and further exploration of additional programming languages.
  • Academics focused on experiential learning.

Career Planning

Getting Started

  • Explore the tool.

Making Progress

  • Discuss graduate school options with faculty mentors.
  • Schedule campus visits.
  • Research application requirements such as personal statements, standardized tests, and letters of recommendation.

Finishing Up

  • Identify faculty to write letters of recommendation.
  • Work on drafting your personal statement.
  • Schedule any tests that may be required (GRE, etc.).
  • Submit graduate applications.