Fission Catalyst

You are a brilliant but unlucky particle physicist forced to return to your hometown and teach at the local state university. Despite modest pay and a heavy course load of female students, you manage some time for your research projects. When the university's administration suddenly cuts departmental funding, the dean approaches you with a morally questionable scheme that could advance your career—but at the cost of your professional integrity. As events unfold, you must navigate the consequences of compromising your principles.