[s12e21] The Plagiarism Schism Official

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

Dr. Sheldon Cooper, B.S., M.S., M.A., Ph.D., Sc.D. Dr. Amy Farrah Fowler, Ph.D. [S12E21] The Plagiarism Schism

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 As scientists, we debated whether "winning" via a

Utilizing the evidence would effectively disqualify our competitors and secure our path to the Nobel Prize. Sheldon Cooper, B

The integrity of the scientific community relies on the honesty of its members. While we opted for "the high road," the exposure of Dr. Pemberton's past misconduct serves as a reminder that academic fraud eventually undermines even the most public of successes.

This report details the discovery of evidence suggesting that Dr. Gregory Pemberton engaged in academic plagiarism during his tenure at the University of Chicago. This information was brought to our attention during the competitive process for Nobel Prize consideration in Physics.

Barry Kripke, via personal academic networks. 3. Ethical Deliberations