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The discussion centers around the evolving role of actuaries in data science, with a focus on whether traditional actuarial exams will still be necessary for this new position. Participants express skepticism about the term "data science actuary," suggesting it may be more of a marketing strategy than a substantial change in the profession. There is mention of universities, particularly Bond in Australia and several institutions in the US, adapting their programs to align with this trend, indicating a growing recognition of the intersection between actuarial science and data science.
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Hi all, Hope you are doing well. I'm a current grad student in applied geophysics and will finish my PhD in about 2 years (previously did a HBSc in Physics, did research in exp. quantum optics). I chose my current field because of its practicality and its clear connection to industry, not out of passion (a clear mistake). I notice that a lot of people (colleagues) switch to different subfields of physics once they graduate and enter post docs. But 95% of these cases fall into either of...
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