Eric Lander Allegedly Bullied, Disrespected Staff
Eric Lander Allegedly Bullied, Disrespected Staff
More than a dozen current and former members of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy have shared details of alleged mistreatment, prompting President Biden’s top scientist to issue a formal apology.
More than a dozen current and former members of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy have shared details of alleged mistreatment, prompting President Biden’s top scientist to issue a formal apology.
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MRC Lead Apologizes Following Bullying Allegations
Catherine Offord | Dec 17, 2021 | 1 min read
In a statement issued by UK Research and Innovation, stem cell biologist Fiona Watt said she was devastated to learn of the impact of her actions and behavior on colleagues.
MIT Unveils Program to Help Grad Students Find a New Adviser
Lisa Winter | Mar 9, 2021 | 2 min read
Graduate student advocacy groups were central to designing the program, which provides a semester of funding if a trainee needs time to find a new mentor.
Scientists Report Stress, Bullying, and Harassment in New Survey
Amy Schleunes | Jan 15, 2020 | 2 min read
The results shed light on a research culture that encourages “unkind and aggressive conditions.”
Scholars Boycott Meeting, Citing Misconduct Accusations
Shawna Williams | Aug 30, 2019 | 5 min read
The European Society for the study of Human Evolution (ESHE) faces criticism after public allegations emerge that its president engaged in sexual harassment and bullying.
University of Adelaide Investigates Ancient DNA Lab
Ashley Yeager | Jul 23, 2019 | 3 min read
An external consultant will review the work environment of the institution’s Australian Centre for Ancient DNA, led by evolutionary molecular biologist Alan Cooper.
National Academy of Sciences Votes To Change Its Bylaws
Chia-Yi Hou | May 1, 2019 | 2 min read
If the changes are passed, a member can be ousted for a proven case of sexual harassment by a two-thirds majority vote by the academy’s Council.
Wellcome Sanger Institute Leaders Accused of Bullying
Jef Akst | Sep 4, 2018 | 2 min read
Several members of senior management at the prestigious UK research center face claims of sexism and mistreatment of staff.
Cancer Geneticist Quits After Harassment Allegations
Kerry Grens | Jul 17, 2018 | 1 min read
Accusations that Nazneen Rahman bullied employees at the Institute of Cancer Research in the U.K. stretch back 12 years.