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 1999
Reassembly, George Stankevich
A Study of the stability of a hydraulic actuator system, Paul Stoelting
Computer multimedia in the development of interactive courseware: The Cornell University soil and water management learning module, Charissa Sullivan
Fabrication of phase masks and microlenses using binary optics, Joseph Summa
Explorations in silk painting, Kaori Tajima
A File preparation tutorial to digital printing for graphic designers, Jose Talhami
Investigation of a simultaneous multithreaded architecture, Marc Torrant
The goddess sells: the impact of archetypes in visual communications, Martha M. Torres Donovan
Mechanical properties of polystyrene and polypropylene based materials after exposure to hydrogen peroxide, John Torres
Cross-Cultural visual communication, Chia-Wen Tsao
Spectral-based color separation algorithm development for multiple-ink color reproduction, Di-Yuan Tzeng
Nuclear magnetic resonance microscopy, Stefanie VanGorden
The Layered patination of copper, Ronald VanOstrand
High frequency ultrasonic characterization of carrot cell texture, Christopher Vick
Researching potential partners for an equestrian learning center in Frankenmuth, MI, Tracy Weber
An analysis of folding carton stock for frozen fish sticks, Benjamin L. White
Consequence of human greed, Bok Won
Analysis customer satisfaction of food service in Commons at RIT, Yi-Heng Wu
Typography on the web: Direct movement as an element of information structuring, Yueh-fang Wu
Zirconium pendent poly(amic acid) and polyimide based on 3,4'-ODA and ODPA, Kanwen Yang
Transcendence, Neal Yanoff
Employee satisfaction of hotel industry: A Case study of the Grand Hotel Taipei, Yenting Yeh
Reverie and the image making process, Yea-Ryung Yoo
Human sensibility - Alienation, Hyuejin You
Increasing awareness of recycling programs for elementary aged children through interactive multimedia, Ik-Dong Yu
PoV: The Development of a vision, John Yung
Protective adaptations, Melissa Zegarelli
Theses/Dissertations from 1998
Characterization of a hybrid tracking system, Holly Adams
Strange bed fellows: A Case study of merging departments through employee participation, Eugene Alibrio
Beyond buttons: Explorations in creative storytelling, Dominic Amatore
Error characterization of the alpha residuals emissivity extraction technique, Michael Baglivio
The Effects of inorganic complexes or ions on the mechanical properties of nafion, Jennifer Berdine
Experimental study of performance of minimum spanning tree algorithms, Alec Berenbaum
The Effects of the architectural design, replacement algorithm, and size parameters of cache memory in uniprocessor computer systems, Eric Berzofsky
Characterization of Kapton polymer containing an inorganic additive, Juan Betancourt
Is a World Wide Web home page site successful in producing room sales in hotels?, Poonyathorn Bhenbhargkul
Egyptian Art, Ekrem Bigat
Modeling the MTF and noise characteristics of complex image formation systems, Brian Bleeze
Characterizing spatial-spatial-spectral MRI, Kenneth Brodeur
A Study of aircraft lateral dynamics & ground stability, Howard Brott
Evaluation of subdivision methods used in octree ray tracing algorithms, Scott Brown
Exploring design patterns with the Java programming language, Stephanie Burton
Graphic arts requirements for electronic image management systems for the library and corporate information center, Paul Butterfield
ABA/Lovaas treatment for autism and pervasive developmental disorders in the Monroe County area, Kelly Byrne
Heaven on earth, Elena Cambio
Siblings of children with disabilities: The Needs and adjustment of today's nondisabled siblings, Lynn Carragher
A Shared memory multiprocessor system architecture utilizing a uniform, Frank Casilio
Adolescent self-reported activity participation satisfaction and substance use, Diana Caswell
Evaluation of inversion algorithms on DIRSIG generated plume model simulations, Chia Chang
Hotel Design: Renovation, Hye Sue Chong
A Comparison of highly efficient iterative linear solvers, Akbar Chowdhury
Art as a self-healing process, Yu-Cheng Chuang
Hospitality education in New Orleans - A Case study, Diana Clark
An Investigation into the applications of color proofing technology in a publication printing plant, Kim Collins
Task dependency of eye fixations & the development of a portable eye tracker, Jeffrey Cunningham
Hu-Tucker alogorithm for building optimal alphabetic binary search trees, Sashka Davis
Acknowledgment vessels, Andrew Denney
A general model for print delivery of internet documents, Mohan Dhandapani
An Approach to remote process monitoring and control, John Dracos
A Review of distributional methods in the Peoples's Republic of China, Gaylynn Durkin
Comparison of 60# white converter kraft to 60# white Velumina kraft for use in multi-wall paper bags, Brenda Eavey
Derivation and modelling hue uniformity and development of the IPT color space, Fritz Ebner
A novel approach to spectral MRI, Tiffany Fetzner
Devil went down to Georgia, Kent Francis
Establishing a process for collecting drop height data during a warehouse picking process, Jennifer Gates
Family pictures, Christa Gearhart
Role of the registered dietitian in oncology care in Rochester, NY, Natalie Gennett
Lake Ontario supply modeling and forecasting, Joseph Genter
Darkness within, Virginia Gibson
The Feasibility of ATM operations over high frequency radio and the viability of the ATM/HF architecture, Paul Giovanni
Predicting academic achievement in deaf poulations using measures of learning and memory, Kelly Gleason
A Series of Portraits, Pamela Gordon
A Study of aeration effects on direct acting hydraulic valve train systems, Deborah Green
Technology delivery: Are we doing all we can for the customer?, Scott Greene
Tissue classification based on relaxation environments, Jordan Guinn
North American T-6, Michael Halminen
Current surgical procedures in pediatric urology, Alice Harvey
Replacing a corrugated carton with a multiwall paper bag for food wraps, Dianne Heiler
A Method for the measurement of divalent cations in solutions of carboxymethylcellulose, J. Todd Henderson
Creation of a neural network to assist in deciphering degraded ancient Hebrew texts, Daniel Hentschel
Spiritual Immigration, Carmen Hernandez
Design and implementation of a DSP based MPEG-1 audio encoder, Eric Hoekstra
Applications of the Kubelka-Munk color model to xerographic images, Kristen Hoffman
A Graphical petri nets simulator, Shye-Chyun Huang
The Impact of technology on the lodging industry, Peter Huggins
Effective art education methods in museums: "Destination-imagination: An Introduction to the Memorial Art Gallery", Hye Jung Hwang
Characterizing the effect of spatial translations on JPEG-compressed images, Keith Jacoby
MasqueArray: Automatic makeup selector/applicator, Chujit Jeamsinkul
A New digital calligraphic font, Yeunsook Jeong
Study of microwave annealing effects on polymer crystallization, Junmei Ji
Computer synthesis of spectroradiometric images for color imaging systems analysis, Garrett M. Johnson
Novelty, Nikki Johnson
DIRSIG: A Broadband validation & evaluation of potential for infrared imaging spectroscopy, David Joseph
Creativity methods in the design of home office seating, Sung-Hyan Kang
Evolving hardware with genetic algorithms, Kevin Kerr
The Value of Time: A Comparative Visual Analysis, Dyanne Kim
