Scientist Sues Lab Over Gender Discrimination | Virginia Beach News

A trailblazing physicist with three decades at Jefferson Lab is suing the facility over gender discrimination that allegedly led to her firing. Cynthia Keppel, a decorated scientist and former associate director, claims Lab Director Jens Dilling created a hostile environment by sidelining her, interrupting her in meetings, and favoring male colleagues — even launching a targeted audit of her division. After being abruptly terminated and escorted out, Dilling later made false public claims about her leadership at a major conference. Now, Keppel’s legal team has filed suit seeking back pay, damages, and a retraction — as the defendants prepare their response. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f0c2a095b52a6474