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Academy Sponsors Actuarial Research Conference, Announces Inaugural Research Award Recipient
The Academy was a major sponsor of the Actuarial Research Conference 2023 at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. Several staff members and volunteers presented, including a “Climate Change: Models and Data” panel moderated by Director of Research Steve Jackson, who presented preliminary results of The More Things Change: NOAA Weather Station and ERA5 Reanalysis Climate Data Compared, a forthcoming paper co-authored with Research Committee Vice Chairperson Peter Ott.
 Also at the conference, Jackson announced that Philip Mulder will receive the Academy’s inaugural Award for Research this fall for his paper, Mismeasuring Risk: The Welfare Effects of Climate Risk Information. The new award recognizes work by an early-career scholar that contributes significantly to an actuarial perspective on a public policy issue of interest to actuaries and public policymakers in the United States. Mulder will present his research at Envision Tomorrow, the Academy’s Annual Meeting, in November. Read the Academy news release.
Learn About Academy Volunteering-Call for Volunteers Info Session Next Week
The Academy opened its annual Call for Volunteers survey-see available opportunities and submit your interest in becoming a volunteer. The survey is open through Sept. 6. The Academy is hosting an Aug. 10 information session to help you learn more about volunteering and walk through critical questions included in the survey.
Academy Attending IABA Meeting
Academy staff and volunteers are attending this week’s International Association of Black Actuaries (IABA) Annual Meeting in Chicago, which began Thursday and runs through Saturday. Data Science and Analytics Committee (DSAC) and Academy Board member Dorothy Andrews is presenting on “Defining Data Biases and Unfairly Discriminatory Considerations.” IABA attendees are encouraged to visit the Academy’s booth for information on Envision Tomorrow, volunteering opportunities, and more.
Recently Released
 The latest Contingencies web exclusive, “‘Leo’s Things’ Series,” is an original work of fiction by actuarial author Leo Apilash. Contingencies announced a new contest for original fiction; for rules and to enter, visit actuary.org/2023contest. The magazine also debuted a new webpage highlighting its vast archive of artificial intelligence (AI) articles, showcasing how the thinking on actuarial practice and AI has evolved over the years.
The July Actuarial Update covers the latest announced keynote speaker for Envision Tomorrow-Rayid Ghani, a professor in machine learning and public policy at Carnegie Mellon University, who will speak at a plenary session on hidden biases-and offers a look at practice-area breakout session topics. Also in the issue, Life Vice President Ben Slutsker was nominated to be the Academy’s next secretary-treasurer.
The Summer Casualty Quarterly leads with a Q&A with Workers’ Compensation Committee Vice Chairperson Krystal Ross on an issue brief on workers’ compensation and medical marijuana, which will be discussed at both the upcoming Casualty Loss Reserve Seminar and Envision Tomorrow.
Next Week-Climate Risk Webinar
Join the Academy for next week’s “How Climate Risk Applies to All Actuaries,” which will feature presentations by Climate Change Joint Committee members. Discussion topics will include the recently released issue paper, Climate Risks Pose Broad Impact on Financial Security Systems. The webinar is next Wednesday, Aug. 9-register today.
Two Weeks Left for CLRS Early Discount
Discounted registrations are available through Aug. 18 for the 2023 Casualty Loss Reserve Seminar. Co-sponsored by the Academy and the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS), the annual CLRS will be held Sept. 11-13 in Orlando, Fla. To register, visit the CLRS webpage.
Public Policy News in Brief
Visit the Public Policy webpage to stay on top of the latest news and activity.
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Events Calendar Highlights
Visit the Events Calendar for a complete listing of Academy events, including links to post-webinar slides and audio.
Coming Soon-Academy Member-Selected Directors
Keep your eyes peeled for information on candidates for the Academy’s Member-Selected Directors, who will be announced soon. Academy members will vote in mid-September. For more, visit the Board Selection Center.
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