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.
To browse dissertations and theses by academic department or program, please go to the Colleges and Departments page.
Theses/Dissertations from 2006
Predictors of reading success for Hispanic children learning to read in English, Therese A. Lawson
Sweetness and Light, Stephanie Leach
Electrical characterization and application of pulsed DC magnetron sputtered zirconium oxide, Michael R. Leathem
Storytelling of the Korean traditional dance "The Hahoe Mask" using interactive multimedia, Hee Jung Lee
Inspiration, Wan-Chun Lee
Blooming Numbers: Interactive Visualization in Cultural Contexts Based on Numbers, Yuri Lee
Media Distribution in the Printing Industry: A Study of the Movement of Printed Materials and Electronic Files, Bernice Adjoa LeMaire
Anxiety in deaf high school students about the future education and career: pilot study of a school for the deaf, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand, Theeratorn Lersilp
"No one at the bridge", Jeffery J. Lester
Discovery learning in mathematics education: Using multimedia technology to reach teachers, Rachel Lewis
Jini distributed key exchange and file transfer service with digital signatures, Kevin Ligozio
Size reduction of microstrip antennas using left-handed materials realized by complementary split-ring resonators, Aparna Limaye
Symmetric private information retrieval via additive homomorphic probabilistic encryption, Laura Lincoln
Assisted GPS solution in cellular networks, Gidon Lissai
Prediction of job completion times and optimal overtime allocation for satisfying production due dates, Olivia Liu
The Study of Ramsey numbers r(C_k, C_k, C_k), Yan Li
Parameric Decomposition for Evaluating Metamerism, Zhaojian Li
Object-oriented LR(1) parser generation, Christopher Luckett
Modeling Off-the-Shelf Pan/Tilt Cameras for Active Vision Systems, Yuriy Luzanov
An Exploratory Study of: Designers' Finishing Knowledge and the Communication Flow between Designers and Finishing Professionals, Melissa A. Lyon
Mentoring in the Department of Access Services at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, Gayle Macias
Streaming Video Performance and Enhancements in Resource-Constrained Wireless Networks, Justin James Madigan
Electronic voting system for RIT Student Government elections, Sungho Maeung
Parent perceptions of school climate and its impact on their child's school performance, Danielle Malinowski
Implementation of image processing approach to translation of ASL finger-spelling to digital text, Divya Mandloi
A charge control model for III-V HEMTs using a self-consistent numerical solution of the Schrodinger and Poisson equations, Melissa Manney
The Mainstream Press: Then and Now Has the Prominence of Sensational News Changed in 100 Years?, Kathleen Marchaesi
The Work of Fred Troller: An Evaluative Study of a Graphic Designer, Tara Markert
Integrating database and data stream systems, Rutul Mashruwala
Shinies, Seth McCaughey
Astronomical multi-object spectroscopy with a liquid crystal turnable filter, David A. McInnis
N-Body visualizations, William McLaughlin
Graph reconstruction numbers, Brian McMullen
10 Second Jimmy, Kevin McNulty
Potential field based approach for multi-threat containment with cooperative robots, Bhushan Mehendale
School Connectedness: Using School Websites to Foster a Sense of Belonging in School, Valerie L. Mergler
Curriculum for a 3 day IEP seminar, Stephanie Metzler
Vehicle & infrastructure relationships in hydrogen transportation networks: Development of the H2VISION modeling tool, Patrick Meyer
Sequential slice object labeling in tomographic data via trajectory estimation, Brandon Thomas Mikulis
Driving Monro Muffler brake with an IT dashboard, April Miller
Relationship of human figure drawing with executive functioning and achievement, Julie M. Miller
The Relationship between Emotional Recognition and Personality Traits, Lyndon A. Mitchell
Huayru, Cristian Mogrovejo
Investigation of induced charge damage on self-aligned metal-gate MOS devices, Robert Mulfinger
Real time face matching with multiple cameras using principal component analysis, Andrew Mullen
Nonverbal Vocal Interface, Michael J. Murdoch
Master's project website: A comparison of several server-side technologies, Prabhakaran Nagarajan
The Rising Preference to Real-Time Broadcasting Effects upon Traditional Multi-Media Broadcasting Solutions, Noaman Najeeb
Design of a 14-bit fully differential discrete time delta-sigma modulator, Sumit Kumar Nathany
Support within a community, Lance Neirby
Zoom techniques for achieving scale invariant object tracking in real-time active vision systems, Eric Nelson
Analysis of tensioner induced coupling in serpentine belt drive systems, Ryan Neward
3-dimentional visualization of cancer metastasis on the liver, Thomas Nowacki
Character Education: Efficacy of Character Development Initiatives in High School Settings, Susanne M. Nowatzki
Self-Directed Work Teams: Do They Impact Employee Motivation and Accountability to Reduce, Melissa Noyes
Using 3D graphic and animation software to enhance learning experience in GED math, Willy Ochaya
Rumor propagation on random and small world networks, Deana B. Olles
Convergence: the next big step, Gaurav Paliwal
Proteome analysis of pseudomonas putida KT2440 using 2D gel electrophoresis and LC/ESI-Q-TOF mass spectrometry, Archana Pandey
Cooperative learning incorporating computer-mediated communication: participation, perceptions, and learning outcomes in a deaf education classroom, Michelle Pandian
Web based monitoring system in wireless sensor networks, Kanishk Panwar
UV and VUV Photo-Oxidation of Fluoropolymer and Carbon Nanotube Surfaces, Bhavin Parekh
Enhancements of a three dimensional target model for deep ground penetrating radar systems, Lonnie Parker
"Dr. Kyle Choe's facial plastic surgery patient education website", Eunju Park
An Evolutionary Computation Approach to Optimization of Isoelectric Point Prediction in Proteins, Chris Parkin
Health Monitoring of LAV Planet Gear Bushings using Signature Analysis Techniques, Victoria L. Parnell
Dynamic Analysis of Hollow Tapered Isotropic and Composite Shafts Using Finite Element Techniques, Lindsay LaRocca Parslow
Analysis of effective mechanical properties of thin films used in microelectromechanical systems, Ajay Pasupuleti
Interactive, tree-based graph visualization, Andrew Pavlo
Honoring the sacred space within, Karen Marie Pelc
Bound, Michelle Griffith Perlich
Parents' perceptions on the quality of information given by professionals regarding their deaf children, Charles Phillips
Sunny side up, Lori L. Phillips
Writing, Illustrating and Designing a Printed and an Interactive Book for Children, Sara Ponce-Rivera
Producing premium products on synthetic substrates through the application of offset lithography, Nutthavee Poonbunditkul
Preparation for radiological disasters: A Radiation effects epidemiological database, Martha S. Raj
Differences in coverage of the Gulf Wars: New York Times v. Wall Street Journal, Rama Ramanan
A messaging system to handle semantic dissonance, Ashish Rathod
Thin/cambered/reflexed airfoil development for micro-air vehicles at Reynolds numbers of 60,000 to 150,000, Michael Reid
FPGA implementation and performance comparison of a Bayesian face detection system, Christopher J. Rericha
Progress on probabilistic encryption schemes, Kert Richardson
Development of an Automated Template Selection and Alignment Tool for Protein Structure Homology Modeling, David R. Riley
Plane Elasticity Using Airy Stress Functions, Matthew David Roman
Deaf Japanese-Americans during World War II, Mikhael Rosenberg
Myth- an extension to C, Greg Rowe
Robot Rescue, Hui Yu Ruan
MANET protocol stack testing using wireless emulation platform, Amish Rughoonundon
Placement, visibility and coverage analysis of dynamic pan/tilt/zoom camera sensor networks, John A. Ruppert
The Consideration of Camera Testing for Accurate Color Reproduction Within Museums and Institutions, Natalie Russo
Polyvinylidene fluoride composites as an option for proton exchange membranes in fuel cells, Rohini P. Sajanpawar
Differential cryptanalysis of substitution permutation networks and Rijndael-like ciphers, Gnanasekaran Sakthivel
Photographic Strategies for Graphic Design Problem Solving, Suthida Sakulsurarat
Transrectal ultrasound image processing for brachytherapy applications, Varsha Sampath
Public Policy and Technology: Advancing Civilization at the Expense of Individual Privacy, Aaron D. Sanders
Streak Detection in Mottled and Noisy Images, Hector Santos
Recovery from crisis: Jordan tourism facing political instability, Rasha Hani Saoudi
Development and characterization of high performance transistors on glass, Robert Saxer
Proving ground, Alison Secrest
