Dr. Ana Minian

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ana Raquel Minian is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at Stanford University. She holds a Ph.D. in American Studies from Yale University. Her teaching focuses on Latinx history, immigration, the histories of incarceration and detention, and modern Mexican history. Minian's publications include her award-winning book, "Undocumented Lives: The Untold Story of Mexican Migration" (Harvard University Press, 2018), which has received several accolades including the David Montgomery Award and the Theodore Saloutos Book Award. Her upcoming book, "Shadow Liberty: An Invisible History of Immigrant Detention" (Viking Press, April 2024), investigates the history of the American immigrant detention system. It tells the poignant stories of migrants including a Central American asylum seeker and a Cuban exile, highlighting the impact of changing political climates on individual lives and the broader implications of policies on immigrant rights. Minian's scholarly contributions also include articles published in prestigious journals such as the Journal of American History and the American Historical Review. She has received numerous fellowships and awards throughout her career, including a prestigious Andrew Carnegie Fellowship in 2020, and has been involved in various academic appointments and teaching fellowships.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Stanford University, Department of History • Stanford, CA

Teaching and research in the fields of Latinx history, immigration, and modern Mexican history.

Awards

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Andrew Carnegie Fellowship

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David Montgomery Award

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Theodore Saloutos Book Award

Courses

LATINX History US Lesbian Gay History History of Mexicans Mexican Americans US Borderlands

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.