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Mae Ngai is the Lung Family Professor of Asian American Studies and Professor of History at Columbia University, and the co-director of the Center for the Study of Ethnicity and Race. Her work weaves immigration history, citizenship, nationalism, ethnicity, and race in 20th-century United States history, shaping policy discussions, scholarly debate, and public understanding. While not a performing artist, Mae Ngai's scholarly influence translates into compelling, accessible scholarship and public-facing writing that informs audiences across disciplines.

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Below you’ll find a profile that highlights her biography, notable publications, and the impact of her research. This page also provides context for events, lectures, and speaking engagements where her scholarship may be featured in academic settings or public forums.

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Biography and scholarship are Mae Ngai’s primary stage—where she nurtures new insights into immigration, citizenship, and race in American history. If you’re seeking credible, thoughtful discourse on ethnicity, policy, and the evolving landscape of Asian American studies, Mae Ngai’s work offers rigorous analysis, accessible writing, and a powerful voice in the field. For related events and appearances, check listings for lectures, seminars, and book talks at universities, museums, and academic conferences.

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  • Position: Lung Family Professor of Asian American Studies and Professor of History at Columbia University; co-director of the Center for the Study of Ethnicity and Race.
  • Fields: immigration history, citizenship, nationalism, ethnicity, and race in 20th-century United States history.
  • Notable works: Impossible Subjects: Illegal Aliens and the Making of Modern America (2004); The Lucky Ones: One Family and the Extraordinary Invention of Chinese America (2010); The Chinese Question: The Gold Rushes and Global Politics (2021); Corky Lee’s Asian America: Fifty Years of Photographic Justice (coeditor, 2024).
  • Awards and honors: Bancroft Prize (2022); elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2022).
  • Public-facing activity: Primarily engages in scholarship, teaching, and policy/policy-leaning writing (op-eds, essays); not a musician with public tours or discography.
  • 2025 tour/performing activity: No public 2025 concert tours or musical performances exist for Mae Ngai; her public work is academic.

Biography and scholarship are Mae Ngai’s primary stage—where she nurtures new insights into immigration, citizenship, and race in American history. If you’re seeking credible, thoughtful discourse on ethnicity, policy, and the evolving landscape of Asian American studies, Mae Ngai’s work offers rigorous analysis, accessible writing, and a powerful voice in the field. For related events and appearances, check listings for lectures, seminars, and book talks at universities, museums, and academic conferences.

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