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 2008
WEEE and ROHS: are they spurring innovation among small and medium sized electronics businesses in the U.S.?, Frances L. Cabrera
Guest satisfaction and guest loyalty study for hotel Industry, Danijel Carev
Toward the development of an analysis methodology for the elucidation of proteome differentiation between two strains of Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Stephanie M. Carter
Gamut extension algorithm development and evaluation for the mapping of standard image content to wide-gamut displays, Stacey E. Casella
A Comparative Analysis of Hyperspectral Target Detection Algorithms in the Presence of Misregistered Data, Jason T. Casey
Automatic image registration and defect identification of a class of structural artifacts in printed documents, Kartheek Chandu
Optimization of a hardware/software coprocessing platform for EEG eyeblink detection and removal, Matthew Alan Chaudhuri
Evaluation of a numerical thrombosis model for a high shear rotating flow, Carlos Cheek
D-base: interactive digital fashion catalogue, Mei-Ling Chen
Mr.Wolf, a Bad Guy?: Digital multi-language story book, Ya-Wen Chen
Human Behavior centered Museum Guided Tour System, Yenmin Chen
The Impact of internet social networking websites on the gay community: Behavior and identity, Michael Cinquanti
Collector, Larissa Cleveland
Show and tell, Andrew Coombs
Effects of ionizing radiation on nanomaterials and III-V semiconductor devices., Cory Cress
Si Dios quiere ..., Katrina Marcelle D'Autremont
Using Reading Screening Measures to Create Risk Indicators for Student Performance on the New York State English Language Arts Examination, Kimberly Davis
Design and analysis of rocket nozzle contours for launching Pico-Satellites, Brandon Lee Denton
Investigation of dynamic three-dimensional tangible touchscreens: Usability and feasibility, Anne DeWitte
Nanomaterial synthesis and characterization for energy storage and conversion devices, Roberta A. DiLeo
Opportunities for network development in Kazakhstan - WiMax, Zhanibek Dossybayev
Spiral of silence and the Iraq war, Jessica Drake
Victorian organ, Christine Dunn
A framework for integrating DNA sequenced data, Prabin Dutta
Mobile phones as a social medium for the deaf: a uses and gratifications study, Katelyn D. Ecker
Interactive tutorials in the marketing of digital cameras: How tutorials benefit consumers & retailers, Andrew Eckert
Hydrogen energy: a study of the use of anaerobic digester gas to generate electricity utilizing stand-alone hydrogen fuel cells at wastewater treatment plants, Charles W. Emerson
Localized manufacturing and the future of products, Rob Englert
Mobility in China: a conceptual take on a personal vehicle for China in 2020 that enhances maneuverability, Jonathan Eziquiel-Shriro
English language & third generation programming language pedagogical practice analysis, Vincent Falbo
An evaluation of energy consumption and emissions from intermodal freight operations on the eastern seaboard: A GIS network analysis approach, Aaron Falzarano
On-chip probe metrology, William Robert Farner
First aid when and where you need it, development of first aid self-care, patient education for web and mobile devices, Paula Franklin
A novel partial reconfiguration methodology for FPGAs of multichip systems, Juan Manuel Galindo
Interactive television: advancing television through integrated technology, Stephen Gallo
Untitled, Matt Gehring
Variations, Michael Gochoco
Modeling and synthesis of the HD photo compression algorithm, Seth Groder
Perceptions of advertising in online social networks: In-depth interviews, Zeljka Hadija
Effects of complex vessel geometries on neutrophil margination and adhesion in post-capillary venules, Josa A. Hanzlik
Homes for the soul, James Hardy
A biologically inspired focus of attention model, Daniel I. Harris
Low bandwidth eye tracker for scanning laser ophthalmoscopy, Zachary Harvey
Brilliance, contrast, colorfulness, and the perceived volume of device color gamut, Rodney L. Heckaman
Chiasm, Christine Heusner
Internet dependency, motivations for internet use and their effect on work productivity: the 21st century addiction, Megan L. Hilts
Counting and sampling paths in graphs, T. Ryan Hoens
Email overload in academia, Jeffrey D. Hole
Identifying C-Print as a support service for rural, mainstreamed deaf/hard of hearing students, Andrea Hollier
The road ahead: a dynamic, interactive, and multidimensional Flash website, Hung-Ju Hsia
OFFICE FOODY: Conceptual Restaurant Website Development, Chih-Wei Hsu
Origination, Rachel Huckins
Differences in self-reported perceptions of privacy between online social and commercial networking users, Jessie Hughes
Time-measuring device: making your own history of remembrance box with childhood’s physical growth, Sang Hee Huh
Implementation of medical imaging with telemedicine for the early detection and diagnoses of breast cancer to women in remote areas, Alphonsine Imaniraguha
Self-Portrait, Hong Seon Jang
The Impact of Storage Container Materials on IgA in Human Breast Milk Stored at Two Different Temperatures, Matthew D. Jenkins
Memoir of a marionette, Rui Jin
Nature and Rites of Passage, Sowon Joo
A shadow of an idea, Myung-Chul Jung
Subthreshold circuits: Design, implementation and application, Hrishikesh Kanitkar
Detecting relevant changes in high throughput gene expression data, Anusha Aiyalu Kannan
Somnambulance, Jon Karafin
The Film title sequence as an influence on the design of print promotion, Rajat Khullar
The visual analysis of heterogeneous sex role interactions: a content analysis of popular music videos, Deanna Niccole Kimbrel
Designing for situations of elevated stress, Minsoo Kim
The influence of context on message-making and audience reception in graphic design, Sarah Kirchoff
Statistical modeling of radiometric error propagation in support of hyperspectral imaging inversion and optimized ground sensor network design, Scott Klempner
Evaluating the usability and security of a video CAPTCHA, Kurt Alfred Kluever
Cognitive dimensions usability assessment of textual and visual VHDL environments, George Kontos
Differential virtualization for large-scale system modeling, Jason Koppe
A monocular color vision system for road intersection detection, Michael Scott Kurdziel
The effect of polymer composition and structure on the photo-Fries rearrangement, Glen David Labenski
Semi-Automated DIRSIG scene modeling from 3D lidar and passive imagery, Stephen R. Lach
On the determination of the elastic properties of geopolymeric materials using non-destructive ultrasonic techniques, Joseph L. Lawson
Gather: Multifunctional unit for cooking in small spaces, Ana Maria Leal Yepes
Hidden structure revealed, Minkyu Lee
Thokolosi, Karabo Legwaila
Teachers’ knowledge of English phonology and attitudes toward reading instruction as related to student outcomes, Casey L. Lewis
Implementation of active collections framework using .NET, Sushil Magdum
Gender, and other variables, affecting graduation outcomes and the future of science. Male vs. female students 1995-2003 Rochester Institute of Technology’s College of Science, Catherine Mahrt-Washington
Falling mythologies, Melissa Mance-Coniglio
A natural history, Jessica Marquez
Using the cell processor as an offload streaming assist for sessionization of network traffic for cross packet inspection, John Martellaro
A study of emerging opportunities for digital print production of user-generated content, Javier Rodriguez-Borlado Martinez
Monte Carlo modeling of direct x-ray imaging systems, Norman Matos
English language and culture cues found in advertisements in selected print publications for deaf and hard of hearing people, Cindy Kay McAllister
The use of molecular scatology to study river otter (Lontra canadensis) genetics, Barbara McElwee
Movements for enjoyment, Jun Suk Min
The Development of a graduate course on identity management for the Department of Networking, Security, and Systems Administration, Marsha Mitchell
Multi-object decision making for supplier selection in outsourcing, Pushpen K. Mohile
Transmute, Joseph Montroy
Transitions, Kevin R. Mulcahy
Digital Tools for Industrial Design, Thomas Myers
