Former Nuclear Engineering Professor’s Discrimination Lawsuit Ends with Purdue University Clear of Involvement, Jury Decides
HAMMOND, Indiana – A recent jury verdict in a discrimination case involving Purdue University highlights the complex nature of tenure decisions and allegations of bias. The case centered around former nuclear engineering professor Tatyana Sizyuk, who filed a lawsuit against Purdue and fellow professor Mamoru Ishii, claiming that she was discriminated against on the basis of her gender and non-Asian background. While the jury found that Ishii harbored discriminatory animus against Sizyuk, they concluded that Purdue University was not involved in the discrimination. During the trial, Sizyuk’s lawyer argued that Ishii’s discriminatory comments and influence … Read more