Philip Dybvig made unwelcome advances for a decade, say women at the centre of questioning by his university
Philip Dybvig made unwelcome advances over a decade, according to women at the centre of questioning by his universityNobel laureate Philip Dybvig is facing an inquiry by Washington University in St Louis about allegations of sexual harassment by a former student.
Dybvig, who is on academic leave scheduled before accusations surfaced on social media on October 12, did not respond to calls or emails requesting comment. His lawyer said the professor never had any improper physical or verbal interactions with students and has been devoted to teaching for more than 30 years.
Sexual harassment on college campuses falls under the purview of Title IX. Federal law, which prohibits sex discrimination at US colleges and universities, requires schools to have procedures for students to file grievances. Complainants have the right to an investigation, but it is up to the school to decide what, if any, disciplinary action to take.
Dybvig’s lawyer disputed Xiang’s account. The professor remembers having the photo taken, Miltenberg said, but asserts that Xiang sat on his lap of her own volition. Xiang did not file a formal complaint to the university’s Title IX office. Neither did any of the other women Bloomberg spoke to. Like Xiang, all were international students. Some said they feared losing their student visas; others said they were not familiar with the process. The Title IX office did not respond to questions about what triggered its inquiry.
Tore Ellingsen, chair of the economic sciences prize committee responsible for the selection of Nobel candidates, told Bloomberg that “neither the committee nor the Academy are qualified to investigate researchers’ workplace conduct”. Once the Swedish Academy, which oversees the awards, saw the allegations surface online, it contacted the university to “make sure they have an effective and fair process to handle the allegations”, Ellingsen said.
Others said his advances went further. One woman said the professor massaged her shoulders and neck in his office, an incident that another woman who Bloomberg spoke to said she witnessed. Another said Dybvig kissed her neck without consent earlier in 2022. She told a friend at the time in a text message viewed by Bloomberg.
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