America Quote by Cathy McMorris Rodgers
“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.”
About This Quote
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.
Encourage STEM education.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- school curricula
- career counseling
- industry demand
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What barriers deter U.S. students from STEM?
- How can policy shift interests?
Cultural factors also influence choices.