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 1998
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
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
