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“Today, over half of China's undergraduate degrees are in math, science technology and engineering, yet only 16 percent of America's undergraduates pursue these schools.” quote by Cathy McMorris Rodgers
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“Today, over half of China's undergraduate degrees are in math, science technology and engineering, yet only 16 percent of America's undergraduates pursue these schools.”

Cathy McMorris Rodgers

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Source Speech: Congressional Remarks, 2023

U.S. students pursue STEM less than Chinese peers despite similar education systems.

In simple terms: Americans study less STEM than Chinese.

Key Takeaway

Encourage STEM education.

Themes

education STEM global comparison

Mood

concerned analytical

Type

policy educational

When to use this quote

  • school curricula
  • career counseling
  • industry demand

Key Concepts

policy gender gap

Questions to Reflect On

  • What barriers deter U.S. students from STEM?
  • How can policy shift interests?
A Different Perspective

Cultural factors also influence choices.

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