新增的 8 个研究领域被纳入STEM：

1）Landscape Architecture ( 04.0601 景观设计)包括：

Geology and Hydrology

 Soils, Groundcovers, and Horticultural elements

 Project and Site Planning

 Landscape Design, History, and Theory

 Environmental Design

 Applicable Law and Regulations

 Professional Responsibilities and Standards

2）Institutional Research ( 13.0608 机构研究)包括：

• Data Analysis

• Data-driven Decision-making

• Data Mining

• Higher Education Administration and Organization

• Research Methods

• Statistics

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3）Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology /Technician(15.0407 机电一体化、机器人与自动化工程技术)包括:

Computer and Software Engineering

 Control Engineering

 Electronic and Electrical Engineering

 Mechanical Engineering

 Robotics

4）Composite Materials Technology/Technician(15.0617 复合材料技术/技术员)包括:

Computer-Aided Design and Drafting

 Composite Materials and Processes

 Composite Maintenance

 Composite Manufacturing

 Composite Repair

 Material Science

 Mold Manufacturing and Production

5）Linguistics and Computer Science (30.4801 语言和计算机科学)包括:

Computer Programming

 Human Languages

 Linguistic Analysis

 Logic

 Natural Language Processing

 Semantics

 Machine Learning

 Psycholinguistics

 Software Engineering

 Syntax

6）Developmental and Adolescent Psychology( 42.2710 发展心理学和青少年心理学）包括:

7）Geospatial-Intelligence ( 43.0407 地理空间情报)包括：

Aerial Photography Analysis

 Cartography

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

 Physical Geography

 Remote Sensing

 Spatial Programming

 Quantitative Methods in Geographic ResearchA

8）Demography and Population studies( 45.0501 人口学与人口研究)包括:

Population Growth

 Spatial Distribution

 Mortality and Fertility Factors

 Migration

 Dynamic Population Modeling

 Population Estimation and Projection

Mathematical and Statistical Analysis of Population Data

 Population Policy Studies

 Applications to Problems in Economics and Government Planning

但注意！具体能否拿到资格，还得看你就读的美国大学是否提交了相应材料给政府，将该专业申请为 STEM。

事实上，美国为了吸纳 STEM 领域人才，不断在颁布利好新举措。早在 2022 年，美国国土安全部就宣布扩大 STEM 专业领域范围，一次性增加了 22 个新专业：

STEM 专业新增+OPT 延期，从而让更多的留学生有充分时间在美国求职实习、就业。OPT 不仅是在美国积累工作经验的途径，也是取得美国工作签证 H-1B 的重要途径。