MTSU Student Wins $3,000 Scholarship to Pursue Career in Actuarial Science

MURFREESBORO, Tenn., Oct. 31 -- Middle Tennessee State University issued the following news release:

MTSU senior Dmitry A. Terekhov recently received a $3,000 scholarship from the Southeastern Actuarial Conference, based on his "academic standing, leadership qualities and commitment to an actuarial career."

Actuarial science is a discipline that applies mathematical and statistical methods to assess risk in the insurance and finance industries. In addition to math and statistics, the field requires knowledge in economics, probability and computer programming. Recent surveys rank actuarial science as a top career choice, one that will increase in demand in the future.

Terekhov, who is from Moscow City, Russia, began the actuarial program in fall 2009. He credits Dr. Don Hong, professor, and Dr. Rajesh Barnwal, associate professor, in the Department of Mathematical Sciences for teaching most of the courses in his major and encouraging him along the way.

"This recognition is close to my heart," Terekhov stated. "It is truly inspirational to be acknowledged by the professionals in the field I plan to join in the near future. I would like to thank the Southeastern Actuaries Conference and MTSU faculty members." Terekhov will graduate this December with a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics.

The young scholar is president of the Actuarial Student Association and a member of Gamma Iota Sigma insurance fraternity and Phi Kappa Phi and Omicron Delta Kappa honor societies. He also volunteers for the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

The Southeastern Actuarial Conference serves members in 13 southern states.

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