Education and Career Pathways: Vertical and Horizontal Mobility of Asian/Asian American Ph.D. Holders

Session Type: Symposium

Abstract

This session focuses on the education and career pathways of Asian/Asian American Ph.D. holders, based on studies on “vertical mobility” that embraces education and career step-ups, and “horizontal mobility” that forms geographic mobility often beyond national borders. Altogether, the presentations enable a comprehensive discussion of the recent trends and issues over the education and career pathway of Asian/Asian American Ph.D. holders. Mobility and lifelong learning are inseparable in the current economy. Workers are expected to be flexible in moving between organizations, between occupations, and between geographic locations. The session has been designed to encourage discussion from participants in the session to exchange ideas and opinions over the emerging international role of the higher education community.

Sub Unit

• World Education Research Association

Chair

• Akiyoshi Yonezawa, Tohoku University

Papers

• The Employment Patterns of Asian and Asian American Engineering PhD Holders - Joyce Main, Purdue University

• Education and Career Pathway of Asian Ph.D. Recipients: Theoretical and Empirical Inquiry by Using Micro Data - Yukari Matsuzuka, Hitotsubashi University

• Career Choice and Mobility of Chinese Trained Ph.Ds.: A Review of Literature - Xinchun Sunny Niu, Fudan University; Yali Ren, Fudan University

Discussant

• Manuel S. Gonzalez Canche, University of Pennsylvania