Pi Day + The Growth of R in the Actuarial Profession

Hi everyone!

This meeting will be at a new venue: PeopleSpace in Irvine! From now on, we will be meeting every second Thursday of the month at PeopleSpace.

Schedule

• Thursday, March 14th, 6:30-8:30pm
  6:30 - Check-in and Networking
  7:00 - Announcements + Pi Day Activity
  7:30 - The Growth of R in the Actuarial Profession
  8:30 - Meeting Adjourned

Guest Talk

• Speaker: Tommy Steed, FSA
• Title: The Growth of R in the Actuarial Profession
• Abstract: This presentation will begin by giving some background on the actuarial profession. The focus of this discussion will be around how the use of R has grown, and will continue to grow in the actuarial profession. I will also discuss how the actuarial profession might be a good way for some to break into the data science field.

Parking

• Parking is free and in the back of the building or on the street.

Technology

• Extension cords and outlet strips will be provided to power your devices.
• Free WiFi will also be provided, and the username/pass will be posted throughout the venue.
• Slides and a recording of the talk will be sent out and posted on our GitHub after the event.

Food & Freebies

• Healthy snacks, pie(!!!), and water will be provided.
• Free tidyverse, NASA, and Microsoft Developer Advocates stickers will also be given out.