[s12e21] The Plagiarism Schism -

While competing for the Nobel Prize for our theory of Super-Asymmetry, we were approached by , who provided evidence that Dr. Pemberton’s doctoral thesis contained significant portions of uncredited material.

Barry Kripke, via personal academic networks. 3. Ethical Deliberations [S12E21] The Plagiarism Schism

We chose not to leak the evidence to the Nobel Committee. While competing for the Nobel Prize for our

Utilizing the evidence would effectively disqualify our competitors and secure our path to the Nobel Prize. As scientists, we debated whether "winning" via a

As scientists, we debated whether "winning" via a character assassination—regardless of the truth—compromised the integrity of our own scientific achievement. 4. Resolution and Action Taken

California Institute of Technology Ethics Committee From: Dr. Amy Farrah Fowler & Dr. Sheldon Cooper Date: April 28, 2026 Subject: Formal Evidence of Plagiarism by Drs. Campbell and Pemberton 1. Executive Summary