The American Anthropological Association told Newsweek this could have a 'chilling effect' on botanical research.
Organizations are pushing back against Miami University in Ohio after a plant put two tenured faculty members' jobs at risk.
Cinnamon, the university claimed in the suspension letters, illegally imported Iboga seeds from Gabon in 2004 and gave them to Gladish for the purpose of growing the tree in the conservatory. This violated the Drug-Free Workplace policy and the Reporting and Addressing Illegal Activity and Misconduct policy, which were grounds for termination. Neither Cinnamon nor Gabon have been charged with any crimes.
A picture taken in Libreville on February 17, 2018, shows an Iboga tree. Two Miami University professors are facing termination from their positions after an Iboga tree was located in the conservatory.The American Anthropological Association sent a letter to Miami University President Gregory Crawford advocating for the university to reconsider its decision.
Crepet said a crackdown on what can and can't be studied would violate academic freedom. Still, the case will cause a"heightened awareness" of these issues and other schools will take a"hard look" to make sure nothing controversial is growing.
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