Mary Lui

Mary Lui is Professor of American Studies and History at Yale University. Her research focuses on Asian American history, urban studies, gender, and public history. She authored the award-winning book The Chinatown Trunk Mystery examining race relations in early 20th century New York, and is currently researching Cold War-era Asian American cultural diplomacy.

Her research interests include transnational cultural exchange, racial formation in urban spaces, and the intersection of STEM fields with Asian American studies. She co-leads Yale's Asian Americans and STEM initiative.

Awards:

• Association of Asian American Studies Best Book Prize (2007)