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 1998
The lunar surface: visualizing changes, Chitra Sivanandam
Teacher attitudes toward students with disabilities in their classroom, Karly Sokolowski
Effects of surface characteristics on flow boiling heat transfer, Paul Spiesman
The Compression strength comparison of corrugated shipping containers, printed by thick and thin plate, Worawut Sriratbunterng
A Comparative analysis of a returnable/reusable packaging system, Susan Starks
Imagesetter output resolution in newspaper color image reproduction, Sabine Süsstrunk
Empowerment: The Challenge for Thai hotel industry, Rugee Thuayngarm
The Outlander, Paritat Tiphayakul
An Interactive kiosk on amphibian limb deformities, Tami Tolpa
Process improvement for the Eastman Kodak automated paint line using design of experiments, Suzanne Traynor
Aquanic: personal diving assistant tool, Watcharapong Treerattanaphan
Significance in Transcendence, Gerald E. Turk
Justification cost of packaging lines automation for canned chunk pineapple in syrup, Tunyarut Viriyapituk
Analysis of heterogeneity of variance using anome on ln S^2, Casey Volino
Adaptive detection of PN-spread PSK waveforms in HF atmospheric noise, M. A. Wadsworth
Applying continuous improvement through process management in a restaurant environent, Thomas Wappman
Chinese characters as sources of design of furniture, Han-Lim Wee
Improved acquisition of underdrawings in oil-paintings using IR-reflectography, Chad Weiner
Evaluating the relationship between the 24-hour recall and food habits questionnaire methods for measuring dietary compliance, Janelle Welch
Clio-The Youngest of the muses, Denise Wellenstein
Fraction of grains development measured by electrolytic grain size analyzer, Zhenhuan Wen
An Automated lawncare system, Francis Wesner
Molecular & physical characterization of threonine dehydrogenase from Serratia marcescens, Michael Wetherell
Modeling the halftone image to determine the area fraction of ink, Yat-Ming Wong
A Study of water pick-up rates and their effects on ink rheology, ink strength, ink dryback and ink rub-off, Richard Wright
Development of a test method to determine the relative barrier performance of polymeric films to flavor loss of methyl salicylate, Russell Wright
Trends in the use of technology in hospital menu system, Karen Wunder
Formulating a service recovery package for the airline industry in Taiwan, Yung-Shine Yang
Highly interactive multimedia application design, Woo-Jong Yoo
Theses/Dissertations from 1997
Colorimetric characterization of flexographic process utilizing analytical models, Arturo Aguirre
Moisture gain of biscuits in hermetically-sealed packages versus non-hermetically-sealed packages, Amran Alabakan
Modeling the effect of ink spread and ink penetration on tone reproduction, Michael Alber
Methods of digital classification accuracy assessment, Jeffrey R. Allen
An Investigation into the growing popularity of script typefaces and the technical means by which they are created today, Yacotzin Alva
Mechka, Somchit Amornvorarat
Nitrogen Gas Generation and Diffusion from Diazo Reproducution Materials, David R. Anderson
A study in how the ink set, solid ink density and screening method influence the color gamut in four color process printing, Mattias Andersson
A Study of package drops in global distribution environment, Donald Appleton
Wear, design and enjoy clothing, Seung Baik
QS-1000 vs. comment cards: A Study of measurement effectiveness, Jennifer Baker
In-scene atmospheric correction for multispectral imagery, Paul Barnes
An Investigation in printing from a remote field location using wireless communications, Brenda Beden
Conflict within the continuum, Sulyn Bennett
An Investigation and evaluation of promela/spin as a validation tool for asynchronous concurrent systems, Mark Bezdany
An Educational exhibit of two graphic designers: William Golden / Will Burtin, Linda Blake
Father involvement and preschool behavior: Do involved dads make a difference?, Lorraine Bonati
Personality in furniture, Jennifer Borg
Masks, Davya Brody
Hanta virus, Rhonna Brown
Analysis of image noise in multispectral color acquisition, Peter Burns
Materials for attenuated phase mask application at 193 nm, Shahid Butt
Emotional and spiritual connotations of the vessel, Charles IV Carson
Embryonic development, Kyoung-Jin Chae
The Role of (alpha)s1-Casein in the formation of the Casein Micelle, Chinchi Chen
Mother and child, Gow Chen
The Temptation of desires, Wen-Hwa Cheng
Synthesis and characterization of chiral imidazolinones, Huang-Ming Philip Chen
Changes in employee turnover in housekeeping department of Rochester hotels: 1991 vs 1996 Case study, Hsiang-Mei Chien
The CAID Information System, In-Hwan Choi
The Secret, Meng-Han Chuang
The Development of personal style through life experiences, Cynthia Clarke
An Experimental method to determine micromechanical properties of thin films using the atomic force microscope, Brandon Comella
Evaluating information design: An Online study guide designed for a new distance learning course, Clifford M. Commanday
Development of a dynamic model for a two stage servovalve amplifier line and orifice, David Cook
Searching for a personal aesthetic, J. Steven Cooper
African voices: An On-line exhibit for the Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, F. Lee Corkran
Heritage, Kelly Anne Cornell
The Impact of digital imaging on visual communication, Holly Coulter
The Necessity of artifice, Timothy Cozzens
Preferred lightness and chromatic image contrast reproduction, Mihai Cuciurean-Zapan
Synthesis and charaterization of zirconium complex pendent polymides, Huixiong Dai
Educating adolescents with emotional and behavior disabilities: A Bottom-up approach, Aimee Darmer
The Collotype: History, process & photographic documentaion, Denis Defibaugh
Marker, myth and monolith: A Sculpture garden, E. Blaise DePaolo
A Study of an under hood automotive air-conditioning component for the purposes of noise and vibration reduction, Charles DePasquale
A Naturalistic inquiry into the experience of job loss, Kathryn Desai
Autobiographical illusions, Joy Duskin
Development and analysis of a verstile, reusable, high speed, DMA controller for custom embedded applications using the PCI bus, Michael Eastman
The Effects of tourism on a third world country: A Case Study - Guyana, Monetta Edwards
A Practical implementation of high-speed communication using digital subscriber line technology, Todd Engle
Temperature transfer due to induction sealing, Scott Evans
Study of the wear of dental composites using an atomic force microscope, Dale E. Ewbank
Drugs effect, Daisy Fang
Evaluating the controversial issue of the value-added tax, Jacqueline Ferrin
A Comparison of image quality of ink jet and dye thermal printing for use in ophthalmic photography/angiography, William Fischer
Screening measures for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Heather Foley
Animal game, Suzana Fonseca
Preparation and characterization of bulk nanostructures Cu-Co magnetic alloys, Michael Gartley
Suggested considerations for creating a coporate style manual, Melissa Gentile
Principles of typography for the screen, Tracy Glassman
Does the media influence people's perceptions about Turning Stone Casino?, Susan Gleason
Valve train natural frequency measurement and analysis, Cynthia Greene
Optical character categorization: Clustering as it applies to OCR, Jennifer Greenwald
The Effectiveness of a pre-first grade program on later academic achievement, Betsey Grossman
