Front Page podcast: Higher education reporter Kelly Meyerhofer on UW-Madison 'toxic lab' series From the Front Page podcast: Catch up on all of the State Journal's episodes series Dec 17, 2019 Dec 17, 2019 Updated May 10, 2023 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Have you ever wondered about the story behind the stories you read every day in the Wisconsin State Journal?kAmuC@?E !286[ E96 $E2E6 y@FC?2=’D ?6H H66<=J A@542DE E92E E2<6D 2 =@@< 369:?5 E96 D46?6D @7 D@>6 @7 E96 ?6HDA2A6C’D >@DE :?E6C6DE:?8 DE@C:6D[ 92D ;FDE H92E J@F ?665]k^AmkAmx? @FC ?6H A@542DE D6C:6D[ =:DE6?6CD 42? 962C C6A@CE6CD E2=< 23@FE E96 962CEH2C>:?8[ 962CE3C62<:?8 2?5 92C5\9:EE:?8 ?6HD E96J 4@G6C @? 2 C68F=2C 32D:D]k^AmkAm~? E96 7:CDE 6A:D@56[ 9:896C 65F42E:@? C6A@CE6C z6==J |6J6C9@76C 5:G6D 566A :?E@ E96 C6A@CE:?8 AC@46DD 369:?5 96C DE@C:6D @? 2 E@I:4 6?8:?66C:?8 =23 2E &(\|25:D@? H96C6 5@4E@C2= DEF56?E y@9? qC25J H@C<65 367@C6 96 5:65 3J DF:4:56 :? a_`e]k^Am People are also reading… Lake Geneva restaurant owner honored for quick response Lake Geneva considers speed bumps for slowing down traffic Lake Geneva receives update on Hillmoor Zone 1 project Lake Geneva BID presents awards during annual meeting Riga-Tony’s serves Italian with style, fun and flair Lake Geneva recommends $580,000 bid for street improvements Look Ahead: Happy Easter in Lake Geneva! Plus a best-selling author visit & local live music Lake Geneva changes Highway 50 plat for planned path project Democratic-backed Chris Taylor wins seat on Supreme Court Incumbent faces former council member for District 3 seat 12-year-old arrested in death of classmate who was hit in the head by a metal water bottle Trump issues an expletive-filled threat against Iran as details of US aviator's rescue emerge Pam Bondi, Trump loyalist who oversaw Justice Department upheaval, is out as attorney general New Lake Geneva event a celebration of America's 250th anniversary Lake Geneva approves dining facility for Bible camp kAm':D:E k2 9C67lQ9EEAi^^8@]>25:D@?]4@>^7C@?EA286Qm8@]>25:D@?]4@>^7C@?EA286k^2m E@ 962C 2 ?6H 6A:D@56 @7 uC@?E !286 6G6CJ |@?52J] %96 A@542DE H:== 36 2G2:=23=6 D@@? @? :%F?6D[ v@@8=6 !=2J 2?5 $A@E:7J]k^Am In this Series Front Page podcast: Catch up on all of the State Journal's episodes Updated May 10, 2023 Front Page podcast: Higher education reporter Kelly Meyerhofer on UW-Madison 'toxic lab' series Updated Nov 3, 2020 Front Page podcast: Reporter Howard Hardee explores the world of Madison ukulele enthusiasts Updated Nov 3, 2020 Front Page podcast: Reporter David Wahlberg travels Wisconsin to uncover challenges faced by dementia patients and caregivers 10 updates Next Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story UW-Madison professor at center of 'toxic' lab wasn't fired. Is tenure to blame? Firing of faculty members is rare. The UW Board of Regents dismissed six professors in the past decade. UW-Madison professor at center of 'toxic' lab won't teach next semester College of Engineering Dean Ian Robertson reassigned professor Akbar Sayeed to administrative duties in the Dean's Office. In wake of 'toxic' lab story, UW-Madison plans to start centrally tracking bullying complaints The change will ensure reports of hostile and intimidating behavior "do not simply remain hidden inside a department or unit," Chancellor Rebe… 'Toxic' lab lasted for years. UW-Madison had little idea until a student died by suicide John Brady faced a stressful work environment under an engineering professor before taking his own life. UW-Madison failed to inform federal agency of 'abusive' professor's conduct, unpaid leave National Science Foundation fired engineering professor Akbar Sayeed after receiving a detailed report on the toxic lab environment he oversaw. Watch Now: Related Video Families of Gilgo Beach murder victims express gratitude for Rex Heuermann’s guilty pleas WisEye Morning Minute: Gov. Evers Signs PFAS Bills WisEye Morning Minute: Gov. Evers Signs PFAS Bills WisEye Morning Minute: Gov. Evers Signs PFAS Bills WisEye Morning Minute: Gov. Evers Signs PFAS Bills Top stories for April 8, 2026 Top stories for April 8, 2026
UW-Madison professor at center of 'toxic' lab wasn't fired. Is tenure to blame? Firing of faculty members is rare. The UW Board of Regents dismissed six professors in the past decade.
UW-Madison professor at center of 'toxic' lab won't teach next semester College of Engineering Dean Ian Robertson reassigned professor Akbar Sayeed to administrative duties in the Dean's Office.
In wake of 'toxic' lab story, UW-Madison plans to start centrally tracking bullying complaints The change will ensure reports of hostile and intimidating behavior "do not simply remain hidden inside a department or unit," Chancellor Rebe…
'Toxic' lab lasted for years. UW-Madison had little idea until a student died by suicide John Brady faced a stressful work environment under an engineering professor before taking his own life.
UW-Madison failed to inform federal agency of 'abusive' professor's conduct, unpaid leave National Science Foundation fired engineering professor Akbar Sayeed after receiving a detailed report on the toxic lab environment he oversaw.
