Conduct Review Outcomes
Alleged violations of the NAS Code of Conduct are considered under the Conduct Review Process, which requires that complaints be supported by the outcome of an investigation by an organization with jurisdiction over the complaint, usually an employer, journal, or funding agency. The NAS does not undertake investigations of alleged violations except those that deal with internal matters.
The following actions have been taken following review of complaints (with the effective date):
Geoffrey Marcy; NAS Code of Conduct violation, Section 4; membership rescinded (May 24, 2021)
Francisco Ayala; NAS Code of Conduct violation, Section 4; membership rescinded (June 23, 2021)
Luis Jaime Castillo Butters; NAS Code of Conduct violation, Section 4; membership rescinded (October 9, 2021)
Jane Lubchenco; NAS Code of Conduct violation, Section 3; barred for five years from being involved in NAS publications; serving on or participating in NAS and NRC program activities; and receiving NAS honors or awards (August 8, 2022)
