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September 17, 2025

Actuarial Science, Insurance and Risk Management Career Fair

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Actuarial courses have been taught at Iowa every year since then.

291

Undergraduate students

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News and announcements

Faculty Opening

Saturday, August 2, 2025
The Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science at the University of Iowa invites applications for the Ralph H. and Ursula F. Goebel Endowed Chair in Actuarial Science starting August 19, 2026. The Goebel Endowed Chair is a full professor position.

Qian Tang Passes PhD Defense

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Siegel selected for the CLAS Leadership Award

Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Tammy Siegel, administrative services specialist in the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science receives award given to those who motivate and encourage those around them and promote development and inclusivity in the work environment.
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Events

Data Science Bootcamp featuring Dr. Duncan E. Leaf

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Virtual
The Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science presents the Fall 2025 Data Science Bootcamps, sponsored by Aegon Transamerica. Each week our distinguished presenters will present on topics including data analytics programming, business communication, and observational data analysis.This week's Data Science Bootcamp presentation:Dr. Duncan E. Leaf, Research Scientist, Center for Health Policy & Economics, University of Southern California"Bias and Causal Inference"The primary goal of this...
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Actuarial Science, Insurance, and Risk Management Career Fair

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Employers are seeking to fill underwriting and actuary internships and full-time roles.Check-in at the International Ballroom Lobby in the Iowa Memorial Union. Bring your Student ID, copies of your résumé, and Dress for Success! *If you are in need of free professional attire, please visit the Clothing Closet at 213 Iowa Memorial Union.

Ning (Patricia) Ning - Colloquium Speaker

Thursday, September 25, 2025 3:15pm to 4:30pm
Virtual
The Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science Fall Colloquium Series presents:Ning (Patricia) Ning, Assistant Professor, Department of Statistics, Texas A&M UniversityThis virtual presentation begins at 3:15 p.m.Topic: UIowa Department of Statistics & Actuarial Science ColloquiumTime: Sept. 25, 2025, 3:15 p.m. Central Time (US and Canada)

Xinwei Shen - Colloquium Speaker

Thursday, October 9, 2025 3:15pm to 4:30pm
Virtual
The Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science Fall Colloquium Series presents:Xinwei Shen, Dorothy Gilford Early Career Endowed Professor in Mathematical Statistics, University of WashingtonThis virtual presentation begins at 3:15 p.m.Topic: UIowa Department of Statistics & Actuarial Science ColloquiumTime: Oct. 9, 2025, 3:15 p.m. Central Time (US and Canada)
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