Wise Words: Mae Ngai

Our Wise Words series features Columbia's senior faculty and administrators in conversation with a close colleague about their work in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Karl Jacoby and Mae Ngai seated in front of a bookcase

Mae Ngai, Lung Family Professor of Asian American Studies and Professor of History, and Co-Director of the Center for the Study of Ethnicity and Race, recently met with Karl Jacoby, Allan Nevins Professor of American History and Co-Director of the Center for the Study of Ethnicity and Race. Dr. Ngai spoke about the early activism that led her to a career in the academy, her hopes for the future of CSER, and her current and upcoming projects.

Below are some highlights from their conversation.
Watch the full interview on YouTube.

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