This collection includes theses and dissertations as well as some capstone projects and Master’s projects. The Digital Institutional Repository contains most RIT theses; however, not all past works have been digitized. If you are seeking a specific thesis and do not see it here, please contact the RIT Archives Collections.
All theses and dissertations from 2010 to the present are also available to Rochester Institute of Technology faculty, students and staff from ProQuest.
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Theses/Dissertations from 1997
Design, development, and performance of a transient heat transfer resistance fouling monitor, David Gruszczynski
Depiction of portraiture, Likeness vs. Representation, Mario Guarriello
Java based location independent desktop environment, Jeffrey Harman
The Effectiveness of parent training groups in changing parental perceptions of children with ADHD and/or behavioral disorders, Jennifer Harrington
Application of statistical techniques in the evaluation of packaging processes, Mark Harris
Device independent color imaging modules for IRIS explorer, Christopher Hauf
Typography: Visual connections to art and architecture through the ages, Andrea Haveman
The Greener grass principle, Mary Hazlewood
The Justification of a packaging line based on capacity issues, Chin Ho
A Comparison of pattern classification techniques for orienting chest X-rays, Martin R. Hoffmann
Comparison of an incline impact table to horizontal impact table as used in representing pallet marshaling, Amanda Hoffnung
A Comparison of developmental gains for preschool children with disabilities in integrated and self-contained classrooms, Annette Holahan
The Impact of the duration of special education on the self-concepts of students with learning disablities in general education settings, Theresa Horning
An Experimental analysis of the MPEG compression standard with respect to processing requirements, compression ratio, and image quality, Daniel Howard
Verifying the economic impact of convention attendees on the local economy in the Republic of China on Taiwan, Pei-Ling Huang
Design and evaluation of multimedia extensions for the DLX architecture, Brian Hughes
A Morphological array image processor controller chip set, Christopher Insalaco
Autonomy, well-being, and design, Paul James
Kinetic study of styrene/maleic anhydride copolymers using succine anhydride as the model compound, Barbara M. Jauch
Water as a matter for human emotions, Ho-Jeong Jeong
Monologue, Juhanita Jiman
An Evaluation of what factors effect burst test results using rigid porous packages, Michael Johnson
Destination-Imagination: An Introduction to the Memorial Art Gallery, Daniela Jorge
Design optimization of a xerographic auger system, Kip Jugle
Desktop publishing: An On-line distance learning course, Elizabeth Jurkowski
Cycle, Suzanne Kaplan
High-resolution microscopy: Application to detector characterization and a new super-resolution technique, Daniel Kavaldjiev
Digital color press technologies: Analysis of the printing characteristics as compared with SWOP, Jennifer Kerrigan
Korean conglomerates' service recovery platform: A Rating, Hae-Jeong Kim
Sticker land: Interactive educational game, Ji-Yoon Kim
The Anatomy of information design, Young-Kook Kim
If walls could talk..., Jessica Kleinerman
Alphabet fantasy, Kimberly Kllc
Family environment: Seen through the eyes of adolescents labeled as emotionally disturbed, Jon Koeng
Multidimensional subset sum problem, Vladimir Kolesnikov
The Politics of tourism in Turkey: 1963 to 1995, Ahmet Koroglu
Beyond Pad Thai, Somporn Kraiwatnussorn
Synthetic image generation of factory stack and water cooling tower plumes, S. Didi Kuo
A Study of effect of CRT gamma and white point on softcopy and hardcopy agreement, Shih-Lung Kuo
Teamwork in genetic programming, Michael LaLena
Design and process development of an integrated phosphor field emission device, Robert Langley
The Design of a multiple position turret for changing robot end effectors, William Lang
Finite element modeling of a moving boundary problem, Chang Heub Lee
Interactive animated storybook based on Korean folk tale, Hyung-Joo Lee
Vibration analysis of a diesel engine mounted on a test chassis, Quan Le
Design of an automatic postal service system, Chia-Chuan Lin
Comparative analysis of marketing software programs: A Case study, Judy Y. Lin
The Birth sign library, Chun-Hua Liu
The Art of facial makeup in Chinese opera, Hsueh-Fang Liu
Marketing of bed and breakfasts: A Study in advertising and promotions, Marc Lubetkin
The Use of axially loaded flexures for vibration isolation in the OMEGA laser facility target positioner, Lance Lund
Interactive computer/video game sampler CD-ROM disc, Jeffrey Mariotti
Multiples of one hundred, Ami Martin
Lentejuelas, E. Vicente Martinez
Instructions for educational videos used in undergraduate classes, Jamie McDermott
Mechanics of a shear cutting process, Stephen Meissner
An Experimental determination of freeplay and its effect on modal complexity and damping, Timothy S. Merle
Dreamscapes, Ingrid Mesa
A Java based internet file system service, Keith Miller
The Design and modeling of input and output modules for an ATM network switch, Darin Murphy
An Analysis of customer service orientation in a New York State QSR chain: A Case study, Ram Nabar
Developing Division: A Computer animation thesis report, George M. Nadeau
Conscious visions, Masako Nitz
Factoring integers defined by second and third order recurrence relations, Kirk Ocke
VHDL design of a DES encryption cracking system, Thomas Oelke
Indenting thin films using an atomic force microscope, Cheryl O'Neal
Sensori-neural deafness and the cochlear implant, Margaret Pence
Decision making in a nonprofit organization: A Case study, Mary J. Petersen
not me, Michele Petrulis
Technical challenges in multiple master font design with extreme form change, Thomas Phinney
Increasing suicide awareness through inservice training, Sara Piscani
"Be prepared." The Importance of crisis planning in the Schools., Jill Elizabeth Pratt
Segmentation of patient motion from other MRI system instabilities, Wayne Prentice
Breakfast for champions, Brenda Ragonesi
Three-dimensional acquisition and display system for ultrasonic imaging, Rajeev Raman
Applying a genetic algorithm to improve the lower bounds of multi-color ramsey numbers, Shardul Rao
Analysis of the thermoelastic response of a semi-space to a short laser pulse, Gary Renz
Recollection and memory, Kimberly Richard
Evaluation of two applications of spectral mixing models to image fusion, Gary Robinson
Kindergarten screening in New York State, Allison Rohrer
Wisc-III coding task and coding recall: A New approach for assessing short-term visual memory, Deirdre Rosenberg
Characterization of feedback sustained pulsation for WDM-SCM networks, David Sackett
Lateral guidance control of a low-speed vehicle, Haydar Sahin
The Effect of cyclic environment on the compression strength of curtain coated corrugated containers, Paijit Sangchai
Resolution enhancement of thermal infrared images via high resolution class-map and statistical methods, David Schlingmeier
Discounted art, Johnathon Schmuck
Mystery shopping as a service quality improvement tool: Developing a comprehensive program for an economy motel chain, Robyn L. Schultz
Interactive multimedia: Defining a place in history, Erika Sears
Evolution of solutions to real-time problems, Greg Semeraro
Transgressions and disturbance, Andrzej Siwkiewicz
The Future wave: Redefines contemporary meal preparation and food shopping protocols, George Sordoni
Free-fall drops, tosses and impacts measured in the small parcel international overnight air distribution environment, Ann Marie Stevenson
Twist, Takeshi Takamoto
Type in motion: Motion of typography and its effectiveness in communication, Anne Tolly-Wamsley
The Predictive validity of the Bender-Gestalt test emotional indicators, Jeffrey Torch
Assessment of aggression in children: The Use of human figure drawings, Jennifer Underwood
A Room with a bath, Joel Urruty
System identification and control of a 3D truss structure using PLID and LQG, Phillip Vallone
Degree of quantization and spatial addressability tradeoffs in perceived quality of color images, Alexander Vaysman
