[News & Analysis] Universities: Job Change Lands Egyptian Scientist in Legal Battle

Misr University for Science & Technology (MUST) near Cairo has filed suit against one of its former employees, Rania Siam, claiming that her resignation damaged its reputation and caused it to forfeit a grant. Siam has been ordered by an Egyptian court to pay MUST $63,000. The feud casts a spotlight on what kind of compensation universities can claim when a promising faculty member jumps ship. Author: Jennifer Carpenter
Source: Science: This Week - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Universities Source Type: research