[s12e21] The Plagiarism Schism May 2026

Dr. Leonard Hofstadter eventually confronted the rivals with the information. This led to a fracture between Campbell and Pemberton, effectively ending their joint campaign. 5. Conclusion

We chose not to leak the evidence to the Nobel Committee. [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 Amy Farrah Fowler & Dr

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. we were approached by

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.