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When It Comes to Sexual Harassment, Academia Is Fundamentally Broken

When It Comes to Sexual Harassment, Academia Is Fundamentally Broken

Even after reading every single related news article, it is still worth reading the 300-plus page National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine report on Sexual Harassment in its entirety. The report lays out why academia is fundamentally broken and incapable of dealing with harassment.

India Cracks down on 'Predatory Publishers' Following International Investigation

India Cracks down on 'Predatory Publishers' Following International Investigation

An international investigation has discovered that some 400,000 scientists have published papers in so-called "predatory journals".  Action taken after number of journals run by such publishers triples since 2013.

Sexual Harassment of Women in Academia

Sexual Harassment of Women in Academia

This study's report presents a comprehensive review of the research, experiences, and effects of sexual harassment on women and their careers in science, engineering, and medicine.

Germany's Prestigious Max Planck Society Investigates New Allegations of Abuse

Germany's Prestigious Max Planck Society Investigates New Allegations of Abuse

Anonymous survey of young scientists reveals fresh accusations of bullying and harassment at astrophysics institute.

Quarter of universities not reporting on potential malpractice - News from Parliament

Quarter of universities not reporting on potential malpractice - News from Parliament

Science and Technology Committee publish report on research integrity

Hidden Conflicts? Pharma Payments to FDA Advisers After Drug Approvals Spark Ethical Concerns

Hidden Conflicts? Pharma Payments to FDA Advisers After Drug Approvals Spark Ethical Concerns

In examining compensation records from drug companies to physicians who advised FDA, Science found widespread after-the-fact payments or research support to panel members. The agency's safeguards against potential conflicts of interest are not designed to prevent such future financial ties.

Hidden Conflicts?

Hidden Conflicts?

An investigative report uncovers little recognized and unpoliced potential conflicts of interest among those who serve on FDA advisory panels that review drugs. FDA may also have missed or judged insignificant financial ties physicians had before their service on the drug approval advisory panels.

Controversial NIH Study of "Moderate Drinking" Will Be Terminated After Scathing Report

Controversial NIH Study of "Moderate Drinking" Will Be Terminated After Scathing Report

The drinking study had raised concerns because NIH officials had solicited funding for the $100 million project from liquor companies, with the money funneled through the private NIH Foundation.

How Scientific Publishers Can End Bullying And Harassment In The Sciences

How Scientific Publishers Can End Bullying And Harassment In The Sciences

If the publishers of scientific journals everywhere enforced a universal code of ethics - if you violate the code, you cannot publish your scientific work - systematic bullies and harassers would be eliminated from their fields.

Repeat Offenders: When Scientific Fraudsters Slip Through the Cracks

Repeat Offenders: When Scientific Fraudsters Slip Through the Cracks

Balancing due process with the academic community's right to know is no easy task, but critics say more could be done to weed out bad actors.  Many universities halt investigations after an accused scientist departs, leaving future employers blind to the researcher’s history of allegations.

A Beginner's Guide for Addressing Sexual Harassment in Academia

A Beginner's Guide for Addressing Sexual Harassment in Academia

Suggestions for how scientists, specifically male scientists, can undermine the alienating culture of sexual harassment that exists in STEM.