Event

Event: 'How I Became a Quant': A Panel Geared for Students
Date: September 28, 2007
Time: 3:30 Registration
4:00 PM Program Begins
5:30 PM Reception
Location:
University of Michigan -- Ann Arbor
Robert E. Lurie Engineering Center
1221 Beal Avenue
Johnson Rooms A-C
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Description: The IAFE Education Committee and
the Fischer Black Memorial Foundation are pleased to invite you to

How I Became a Quant:
Financial Engineers Give a Personal View of their Careers in Quantitative Finance

A Panel Discussion For Students
Interested in a Career in Quantitative Finance

Panelists:

Pete Benson, RiskMetrics
Erik Lundberg, University of Michigan Endowment
Larry L. Suarez, Comerica Bank
Dajun Tuo, Morgan Stanley

Moderator:

Nejat Seyhun, University of Michigan

The recent explosive growth in quantitative finance has led mathematics, physics, computer science and engineering students of all levels to wonder whether a career or an advanced degree in quantitative finance is right for them. With the rapid increase in sophisticated quantitative and computational techniques employed in financial firms there has been increasing demand for students with highly quantitative backgrounds to work in the financial field and an increase in advanced degree programs covering these topics.

This forum is designed to give a personal view of the world of quantitative finance from the point of view of five quantitative finance professionals with varying specialties. Without formulas or Microsoft Power Point, our panelists will share their own experiences and engage in a moderated discussion with plenty of time to answer student questions. A reception for students and panelists will be held after the event.

Hosted and Sponsored By:
The University of Michigan Financial Engineering Program

Program Details:
This is a free event and will be held at the University of Michigan.

Read stories by professionals in the field in the new book How I Became a Quant, based on our popular panels. Follow the link above to purchase a copy. All royalties will go to the Fischer Black Memorial Foundation.