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.
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Theses/Dissertations from 1997
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
Design, development, and performance of a transient heat transfer resistance fouling monitor, David Gruszczynski
Depiction of portraiture, Likeness vs. Representation, Mario Guarriello
Java based location independent desktop environment, Jeffrey Harman
The Effectiveness of parent training groups in changing parental perceptions of children with ADHD and/or behavioral disorders, Jennifer Harrington
Application of statistical techniques in the evaluation of packaging processes, Mark Harris
Device independent color imaging modules for IRIS explorer, Christopher Hauf
Typography: Visual connections to art and architecture through the ages, Andrea Haveman
The Greener grass principle, Mary Hazlewood
The Justification of a packaging line based on capacity issues, Chin Ho
A Comparison of pattern classification techniques for orienting chest X-rays, Martin R. Hoffmann
Comparison of an incline impact table to horizontal impact table as used in representing pallet marshaling, Amanda Hoffnung
A Comparison of developmental gains for preschool children with disabilities in integrated and self-contained classrooms, Annette Holahan
The Impact of the duration of special education on the self-concepts of students with learning disablities in general education settings, Theresa Horning
An Experimental analysis of the MPEG compression standard with respect to processing requirements, compression ratio, and image quality, Daniel Howard
Verifying the economic impact of convention attendees on the local economy in the Republic of China on Taiwan, Pei-Ling Huang
Design and evaluation of multimedia extensions for the DLX architecture, Brian Hughes
A Morphological array image processor controller chip set, Christopher Insalaco
Autonomy, well-being, and design, Paul James
Kinetic study of styrene/maleic anhydride copolymers using succine anhydride as the model compound, Barbara M. Jauch
Water as a matter for human emotions, Ho-Jeong Jeong
Monologue, Juhanita Jiman
An Evaluation of what factors effect burst test results using rigid porous packages, Michael Johnson
Destination-Imagination: An Introduction to the Memorial Art Gallery, Daniela Jorge
Design optimization of a xerographic auger system, Kip Jugle
Desktop publishing: An On-line distance learning course, Elizabeth Jurkowski
Cycle, Suzanne Kaplan
High-resolution microscopy: Application to detector characterization and a new super-resolution technique, Daniel Kavaldjiev
Digital color press technologies: Analysis of the printing characteristics as compared with SWOP, Jennifer Kerrigan
Korean conglomerates' service recovery platform: A Rating, Hae-Jeong Kim
Sticker land: Interactive educational game, Ji-Yoon Kim
The Anatomy of information design, Young-Kook Kim
If walls could talk..., Jessica Kleinerman
Alphabet fantasy, Kimberly Kllc
Family environment: Seen through the eyes of adolescents labeled as emotionally disturbed, Jon Koeng
Multidimensional subset sum problem, Vladimir Kolesnikov
The Politics of tourism in Turkey: 1963 to 1995, Ahmet Koroglu
Beyond Pad Thai, Somporn Kraiwatnussorn
Synthetic image generation of factory stack and water cooling tower plumes, S. Didi Kuo
A Study of effect of CRT gamma and white point on softcopy and hardcopy agreement, Shih-Lung Kuo
Teamwork in genetic programming, Michael LaLena
Design and process development of an integrated phosphor field emission device, Robert Langley
The Design of a multiple position turret for changing robot end effectors, William Lang
Finite element modeling of a moving boundary problem, Chang Heub Lee
Interactive animated storybook based on Korean folk tale, Hyung-Joo Lee
Vibration analysis of a diesel engine mounted on a test chassis, Quan Le
Design of an automatic postal service system, Chia-Chuan Lin
Comparative analysis of marketing software programs: A Case study, Judy Y. Lin
The Birth sign library, Chun-Hua Liu
The Art of facial makeup in Chinese opera, Hsueh-Fang Liu
Marketing of bed and breakfasts: A Study in advertising and promotions, Marc Lubetkin
The Use of axially loaded flexures for vibration isolation in the OMEGA laser facility target positioner, Lance Lund
Interactive computer/video game sampler CD-ROM disc, Jeffrey Mariotti
Multiples of one hundred, Ami Martin
Lentejuelas, E. Vicente Martinez
Instructions for educational videos used in undergraduate classes, Jamie McDermott
Mechanics of a shear cutting process, Stephen Meissner
An Experimental determination of freeplay and its effect on modal complexity and damping, Timothy S. Merle
Dreamscapes, Ingrid Mesa
A Java based internet file system service, Keith Miller
The Design and modeling of input and output modules for an ATM network switch, Darin Murphy
An Analysis of customer service orientation in a New York State QSR chain: A Case study, Ram Nabar
Developing Division: A Computer animation thesis report, George M. Nadeau
Conscious visions, Masako Nitz
Factoring integers defined by second and third order recurrence relations, Kirk Ocke
VHDL design of a DES encryption cracking system, Thomas Oelke
