Institute for Asian Studies Lecture | Modeling Asian American Exceptionalism in Socioeconomic Attainment

Join the Institute for Asian Studies at Portland State University for an engaging lecture featuring Dr. Jiannbin Shiao, PhD, Professor and Department Head of Sociology at the University of Oregon. Dr. Shiao will present a talk titled "Modeling Asian American Exceptionalism in Socioeconomic Attainment," where he will explore the complexities and patterns behind the perceived success of Asian Americans in areas such as education, income, and professional achievement. Drawing from his sociological expertise, Dr. Shiao will unpack the concept of "exceptionalism" and its implications within broader social and historical contexts.