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 2000
An Analysis of visual propaganda in Northern Ireland, Jessica Anderson
The Greatest designers in American graphic design history, Eunsook An
The Light idea, Gabe Atiya
Numerical ODE solvers that preserve first integrals, Thuya Aung
Evaluation of packaging materials under vacuum for potential use as internal cushioning for semiconductor industry vacuum machinery, Andrew Baisch
Dynamic encapsulation of C++ objects, Frank Barrus
MISI and Landsat ETM+: Thermal calibration and atmospheric correction, Julia Barsi
Product clustering for focused factories and cellular manufacturing, Judith Batista
Residency status and age of entry as moderators of the effectiveness of a special act school district, Sabrina Beckerink
X-rays from Orion: Identification and cross correlations of young stars in the Orion nebula, Erik Bergstrom
The Computerized integrated smart home, Christopher Berrios
Design of RIT's sub-micron CMOS process, Suraj Bhaskaran
Internet Protocol version 6 and the future of home networking, Laurie Blumsack
Sampling systems matched to input processes and image classes, Ajit Bopardikar
A Theoretical model showing the effects of the fuel induced gamma effect, Bryan Bordeleau
An Evaluation of the S2Ia switched-current architecture for (delta)(sigma) modulator ADCs, Andre Botha
IDL-XML based information sharing model for enterprise integration, Uanny Brens Garcia
Awareness of hazard analysis critical control points, Gayle Brosseau
The Evolution of Internet interconnections, Sean Butler
Global optimization: techniques and applications, Nathan Cahill
Experimental study of colorant scattering properties when printed on transparent media, Anthony Calabria
Perceived image contrast and observer preference, Anthony Calabria
Eye movements and natural tasks in an extended environment, Roxanne Canosa
Circular Resolutions, Cynthia Cascione
Better astronomical images by selecting "moments of good seeing" in captured video, James Chauvin
Improvement of reconciliation for quantum key distribution, Keath Chen
Optimization of particle image velocimetry measurements using the in-cylinder velocity flow fields in an optical engine, David Chmiel
Atomic oxygen resistant Zr pendent polyimide based on 1,3-aminophenoxybenzene, Derek Chow
Telemedicine application at the University of Rochester Medical Center Strong Memorial Hospital in conjunction with the New York State Department of Corrections, Jeannine Christensen
An Investigation into optimum curve setting for overall image quality on the Xeikon DCP/50D, Virginia Clemmens
The Ismar David archive: An Electronic finding aid, Susan Colodny
An Expert system solution to watermarking, David Coumou
A descriptive study of school-based intervention teams in New York State, Sean Croft
A Comparative study of the compression strength of corrugated shipping containers and corrugated board, based on different corrugation directions, Richard Curatalo
Luminesence study of polymer-copolymer blends using a carbazole/iodine probe/quencher system, Tammy Davis
The Kidney: An Interactive tutorial, William III DeForest
Protocol and etiquette for doing business in Italy, Howard Dixon
What the wind brings, Sarah Donahue
evil I, Jason Donati
Symbol: Cultural context and color, Luke Dulgar
A Study of signature analysis regarding a Rzeppa type constant velocity joint, Charles II Dunn
A VHDL design for hardware assistance of fractal image compression, Andrew Erickson
Understanding cyclic behavior in tourism destinations: Analysis of theories and concept for a new strategic management model, Beverly Foster
An Evaluation of split halftone cell screening technology, Karin Franz
Where do we go from here, Ishak Gaffar
Interpreting wit, Annmarie Giunta
A Historical essay on the development of flexography, Ana Gomez
Using ΔE Distribution as a predictor of digital proofing performance, Raul Eduardo Gonzalez Dorbecker
Evaluation of bispectral spectrophotometry for accurate colorimetry of printing materials, Sergio Gonzalez
Rendering multispectral data as useful 'Super-Visual' images, Matthew Gypson
Automatic optical matched filtering an evaluation of Reflexite and Transitions lenses in an optical matched filtering role, Timothy Hattenberger
Quantifying mixed adaptation in cross-media color reproduction, Sharron Henley
The Liminal self, Kristen Hermanowski
Characterization of the Earth's surface and atmosphere for multispectral and hyperspectral thermal imagery, Erich Hernandez-Baquero
The Creation of typographic specifications for desktop publishing software, Michelle Hill
A search for binary stars using speckle interferometry, Matthew Hoffmann
Astronomical hyperspectral imaging flatfield corrections, Katherine Hoheusle
An Investigation into the profitability of a prepress operations in digital printing when using the Xeikon DCP-32/D print engine, Sandor Hopenwasser
Experimental and analytical modal analysis of the Gleason GP-130 HOB column components, Joshua Horvath
Machine tool spindle design, Jamie Hoyt
The Relationship of monumental architecture, nature and humankind, Richard Humphreys
Comparing the travel rules in other countries designing an implementations plan for Taiwan, Ya-Li Hu
Facilitating the transition from high school to post-secondary education for students with learning disabilities: How are we doing?, Sandra Janiga
The Japanese bank, Bangkok branch: A Case study of teamwork empowerment in Japanese corporate culture, Parichat Kamolratana
Narrative whiskey flasks, Christopher Mackey Kelly
An Assessment of on-line package customization for sheet size products packaged in paperboard envelopes, Kevin Kennedy
The Resting Place, Ji-Nan Kim
Diatreta as life form, Joon Yong Kim
To believe or not to believe, Julius Kim
TYPOPHOTO: The Visual Dimensionality, Kitae Kim
Interpretation for our times: East and West: Past influences, future vision, Seong Kim
Atmospheric compensation for SeaWiFS images of Lake Superior utilizing spatial information, Kirk Knobelspiesse
Perception vs. reality.. What do athletes really eat and why?, John Kralles
Effects of texture on color difference evaluation of surface color, Alexei Krasnoselsky
Using eye tracking to advance learning processes, Diane Kucharczyk
Halo acids and DMSO: Electrophilic aromatic substitution at room temperature conditions, Pankaj Kulshrestha
The Process of wayfinding, JinHee Kwon
I and another I, Jaegu Lee
Vernacular letterforms: An Expression of cultural and social values, Georgiana Leite
Factors that generate effective teams, Alberto V. Lenz Cesar
Hamamatsu R5900-01-L16 photomultiplier tube spectral / spatial characterization, Robert Light
Family where you always are, Eun-Hee Lim
Haunted carnival, Yu Lin
Masters thesis, Susan Lovejoy
Vibration field-to-lab: Impact of time measurement intervals on intensity, Frank Magnifico Jr and Jay Gerondale
Comparative analysis of moisture vapor transmission rate data: MOCON vs. USP, Anthony Maiola
Digital image watermarking techniques, Christopher Martin
A Cross culture comparison of learning styles, Yamit Massachi
Promotional interactive compact disc, Arturo Maxwell
The Design, modeling and simulation of switching fabrics: For an ATM network switch, Dmitriy Molokov
A Comparative pricing analysis of SABRE versus Travelocity, Kathleen Muldermans
An Interactive, graphical typeface identification system, Charles III Myers
Sustainability and the next industrial revolution: A Revolutionary approach, Sarah Nesbitt-Rutkowski
Development of a linear version of the CIECAM97s chromatic adaptation transform, Matthew Ochs
A Study of the effects of strain on NiTi shape memory alloy, Bret Oltmans
The Design process, Thomas Pasquini
