Math and Science Not the Choice for Asian-Americans?
By Sunfire • June 10, 2008 3
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According to a recent study by the College Board and New York University, they think so. Math and Science apparently are no longer the “main domain” for Asian Americans. The College Board and New York University had this to say:
The report found that contrary to stereotype, most of the bachelor’s degrees that Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders received in 2003 were in business, management, social sciences or humanities, not in the STEM fields: science, technology, engineering or math. And while Asians earned 32 percent of the nation’s STEM doctorates that year, within that 32 percent more than four of five degree recipients were international students from Asia, not Asian-Americans.
Another interest bit of information found in their report is that there’s a correlation between students’ SAT scores and their parents earnings and education levels…also found in other Americans.
Guess we can’t consider most Asian-Americans to be mathematically/scientifically inclined anymore? 
To check out the report click here.
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Perhaps there is less parental pressure now on pushing Asian Americans into math, science, and medicine. I see this as a step forward, where Asian Americans are now maybe pursuing their own interests, instead of those of their parents. Who knows?
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Jun 12th, 2008 at 9:11 pmI think this should be no surprise if you’ve watched enough Asian dramas.
Jun 12th, 2008 at 9:57 pmI think this is breaking the “mold” or stereotype of AAs being predominantly in the math and science field. I also think this is a step forward, it’s good to see AAs doing their own thing.
Jun 13th, 2008 at 9:20 amThanks for the informative post.. and thanks for adding our comment to the blog. I searched for a while to find the right answer to my questions!
Aug 18th, 2008 at 6:55 pmMy pleasure, it was very informative!
Aug 19th, 2008 at 8:08 pmYour post makes one think! Great article. Thanks for allowing me to comment!
Aug 23rd, 2008 at 12:23 am