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Out of curiosity, what is the proportion of Oriental Asian and Near East Asians in STEM workforce, Hispanics? Is there an NSBOA? NSBNE? or just NSBA? NSBH? Is there anything to the idea that Asians are more hostile to blacks? Any stats pro or con? or are they just lumped in with "whites"? I have no issue with an NSBE or any group encouraging more people pursuing STEM education and careers.

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The report I referenced includes this excerpt about Asians in STEM:

According to the U.S. Census Bureau (2020a) 2019 ACS, Asians and Whites represent a greater share of STEM (9% and 65%, respectively) compared to all Asians and all Whites in the U.S. workforce (6% and 61%, respectively) (Figure LBR-23). However, the representation of Asians in STEM is primarily driven by their representation among STEM workers with a bachelor’s degree or higher (16%), whereas Asians are underrepresented among STEM workers without a bachelor’s degree, or the STW (4%). In contrast, Whites represent a greater share of STEM workers with at least a bachelor’s degree (66%) and of the STW (65%).

The full report (The STEM Labor Force of Today: Scientists, Engineers, and Skilled Technical Workers) is long and includes lots of information. I didn't see the level of detail you're seeking, but there may be other sources with that information.

There is a Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE). I don't know anything about them, but here's a link to their web site:

https://saseconnect.org/

Here's a link for their chapter at Texas A&M University;

https://www.sasetamu.org/

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TY for responding. Sorry took so long, been too busy to read lately.

Hope you & yours have a great holiday season.

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