Received Idaho Academy of Science Distinguished Scientist Award in 2011. https://idahostatejournal.com/news/local/isu-professor-herbert-maschner-receives-idaho-academy-of-science-distinguished/article_76d9437a-5583-11e0-808e-001cc4c03286.html
Outcome Category:
Monetary Settlement / Award; Fine / Salary Reduction
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"she alleges she was sexually harassed by former museum director Dr. Herb Maschner.
Maschner served as director of the museum from 2010 until he left to take a position at the University of South Florida in 2015."
"“That report concluded that Ms. Pokorny’s claim and statement of facts were credible, that Dr. Maschner’s counterclaim and statement of facts were meritless and that Dr. Maschner violated ISU’s sexual harassment policy.”
The university’s final report recommended that Pokorny be allowed to return to work as education coordinator at the museum with a different supervisor or be given a similar position in a different department at the university with the same rate of pay.
The same recommendation from the university stated that Maschner should be suspended without pay for two weeks and be required to complete training to prevent future incidents of sexual harassment.
"Maschner was allowed to take 10 days without pay at his discretion and was given a pay raise after the sexual harassment investigation was completed, according to court records."
"The lawsuit was settled for $170,000 after multiple attempts at mediation, according to the Journal."