In terms of generating pure alpha, quant funds will arguably be dominant through 2030s. 2 Sigma, Man Group, BlackRock, etc. Even main street banks are using Ala

In terms of generating pure alpha, quant funds will arguably be dominant through 2030s. 2 Sigma, Man Group, BlackRock, etc. Even main street banks are using Aladdin for portfolio management. Try their community outreach. You may be able to score a direct video chat for your class with one of their mentors. I think what's surprising for students to learn is that you can do a stint in pure science or math, and then naturally transition to financial engineering ;)