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1. Proof clarifies a map-folding problem.

Author

Peterson, I.

Subjects
*PAPER arts, *ORIGAMI, *COMPUTER systems, *STRUCTURAL engineering, *LOGIC, *UNIVERSITIES & colleges
Abstract

Focuses on the research of Erik Demaine and coworkers at the University of Waterloo in Ontario on a method for recognizing when a creased sheet is foldable into a flat package. Details of his study with one- and two-dimensional cases of the folding problem; Interest of mathematicians in ways to systemize origami design to enable computers to calculate what sequence of creases in a square of paper will produce a desired figure.

Published
2000
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2. Court finds professor plagiarized term paper.

Author

Basinger, Julianne

Subjects
*PLAGIARISM, *UNIVERSITIES & colleges, *ACTIONS & defenses (Law)
Abstract

Reports that University of Ottawa business professor Jimming Lin was found guilty of plagiarizing a graduate student's paper. The university found liable; Amount of compensation to be paid to the student.

Published
1997

3. Student wins suit accusing a professor of plagiarism.

Subjects
*UNIVERSITIES & colleges, *ACTIONS & defenses (Law)
Abstract

Reports that professor Jimming Lin and the University of Ottawa was ordered to pay Paul Boudreau money in damages and reimbursement after Lin had plagiarized a Master of Business Administration (MBA) student's paper. Comments from spokeswoman Helen Carty on the case; Decision taken by the court judge; Views of Boudreau on the case.

Published
1997