In August 2005, the American Psychological Association expressed the need for more quantitative psychologists in the industry—for every PhD awarded in the subject, there were about 2.5 quantitative psychologist position openings.[11] Due to a lack of applicants in the field, the APA created a Task Force to study the state of quantitative psychology and predict its future. Domestic U.S. applicants are especially lacking. The majority of international applicants come from Asian countries, especially South Korea and China.[12] In response to the lack of qualified applicants, the APA Council of Representatives authorized a special task force in 2006.[13] The task force was chaired by Leona S. Aiken from Arizona State University.