M. Gail Hickey

M. Gail Hickey is Professor Emerita of Education at Purdue University Fort Wayne and a trained oral historian. Her research focuses on contemporary U.S. migration, with an emphasis on pre- and post-migration educational experiences and perspectives. Dr. Hickey is the author of four textbooks, more than 75 journal articles, dozens of textbook chapters, and more than 200 conference papers. She has served as Visiting Research Fellow at the Center for the Study of Ethnicity and Race in America (University of Colorado-Boulder), the Immigration History Research Center (University of Minnesota), and the Indiana University Institute for Advanced Study, among others. In addition, Dr. Hickey has been invited to present her research on contemporary U.S. migrants at Charles University (Prague, Czech Republic), the University of Wales (Bangor), Kings College (London), and the Sorbonne University (Paris, France).

Publications

Moving From Refugee to Entrepreneur in the US: A Feminine Perspective
Moving From Refugee to Entrepreneur in the US: A Feminine Perspective
M. Gail Hickey. © 2024. 18 pages.
The US refugee population has grown exponentially. More migrants than native-born US residents decide to become entrepreneurs. More than one-third US entrepreneurs are women, yet...
South Asian Students in Gifted Education: Importance of the Home-School Connection
South Asian Students in Gifted Education: Importance of the Home-School Connection
M. Gail Hickey. © 2023. 20 pages.
This chapter explores US South Asian (SA) migrants' experiences with and perceptions about US schooling practices, with a particular emphasis on gifted SA students. The...
“And Not Any of Us Go to College”: Educational Challenges of US Burmese Refugee Students
“And Not Any of Us Go to College”: Educational Challenges of US Burmese Refugee Students
M. Gail Hickey. © 2023. 23 pages.
More than 125,100 refugees from Burma were resettled in the US 2010-2020. The United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) predicts another 14,000 Burmese will seek asylum...
“If You Don't Eat Meat, What Do You Eat?”: Unpacking Vegetarian Migrant Narratives
“If You Don't Eat Meat, What Do You Eat?”: Unpacking Vegetarian Migrant Narratives
M. Gail Hickey. © 2023. 24 pages.
This chapter explores U.S. migrants' experiences with and perceptions about institutional food choices, with a special emphasis on vegetarian or plant-based diets. The author...
‘So, Are You Hindi?': Religion and Education in South Asian Narratives
‘So, Are You Hindi?': Religion and Education in South Asian Narratives
M. Gail Hickey. © 2021. 26 pages.
Immigrant children and adolescents living in the United States encounter significant stressors during the acculturation process, particularly in schools. South Asian immigrants...
Muslim Refugee Clients: Understanding Issues of Migration, Trauma, and Education
Muslim Refugee Clients: Understanding Issues of Migration, Trauma, and Education
M. Gail Hickey. © 2020. 19 pages.
More than 160,000 Burmese have come to the United States seeking asylum from war-torn Myanmar. Burmese refugees represent diverse ethnic and religious groups. They may have...
“So, Are You Hindi?”: Religion and Education in U.S. South Asian Narratives
“So, Are You Hindi?”: Religion and Education in U.S. South Asian Narratives
M. Gail Hickey. © 2019. 19 pages.
Immigrant children and adolescents living in the United States encounter significant stressors during the acculturation process, particularly in the schooling context. South...
Burmese Refugee Students in U.S. Schools: What Educators Should Know
Burmese Refugee Students in U.S. Schools: What Educators Should Know
M. Gail Hickey. © 2019. 18 pages.
The recent rapid influx of refugee students into U.S. schools has been a learning experience for schools. Not only do U.S. refugees come with memories of trauma, they also have...
“So, Are You Hindi?”: Religion and Education in U.S. South Asian Narratives
“So, Are You Hindi?”: Religion and Education in U.S. South Asian Narratives
M. Gail Hickey. © 2018. 21 pages.
Immigrant children and adolescents living in the United States encounter significant stressors during the acculturation process, particularly in the schooling context. South...