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 1996
An Investigation into the accuracy of mid-range digital proofing to SWOP, Elizabeth Herman
Optimizing text-intesive documents for on-screen viewing using the model of the Portable Document Format, Erin Hickey
Digital archiving and reproduction of black and white photography, Susan J. Hicks
Investigation of nucleation and heat transfer during subcooled flow boiling on augmented surfaces, Matthew Howell
Communication devices for the hearing impaired, Yu-Chun Hsu
Adept robot vision system and magnet-type end effector used for integrated circuit component assembly, Yu-Hung Hsu
A Relationship in 2AFC experiment descovered using Monte Carlo Method, Dalei Huang
An Interview with Mac McGrew: American typeface historian and typographer, Karin Yvonne Hurlburt
Modular imaging spectrometer instrument (MISI) calibration using blackbody radiators, Emmett Ientilucci
Synthetic simulation and modeling of image intensified CCDs (IICCD), Emmett Ientilucci
A CFD study of fluid flow characteristics in the vicinity of a truncated sphere in a long, narrow channel, Chukwuemeka Ikenze
Myth Understanding, Chris Jackson
Measuring the effectiveness of service management on priority assessment: A Case Study for the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, Andrew Jacobson
One, C. (Catherine Jaruzel
Cross-correlation: A Contrast method for studying fetal cardiovascular time series, Stacy Kalisz
Tashlich - "and you shall cast", Rachel Kanter
Post service customer satisfaction measurement, Jason Karr
VHDL implementation of an image processing chip, E. Michael Kelly
The Figure, emotion, and color, Kenneth Kenslow
Modeling of road vehicle lateral dynamics, Joseph Kiefer
Sub-micron PMOS transistor using electron beam lithography, Mark Klare
The Introduction and development of printing in Finland, 1631-1727, Esa-Mikael Kokka
Reaction of Boron Chloride with Methoxyamine Hydrochloride, Robert J. Konig
A Performance evaluation of several ATM switching architectures, Jeffrey Krieger
Arrangement of form and space, Alan Kwok
Corporate animation, Carol Langella
A Study of curriculum development and style: Implemented in culinary arts, Karen Leach
A Better environment for disabled children, Hyun-Sook Lee
Only in the earth, Miran Lee
Pattern, the visual mathematics: A search for logical connections in design through mathematics, science, and multicultural arts, Seung-eun Lee
Remembrance, John Leisenring
Is one parent rating scale enough: A Comparison of three ADHD parent rating scales, Nicole Lesiak
Facial rejuvenation with aesthetic surgeries, Landy Lin
Teachers' attitudes toward the effects of a longer school year or day, Daniel Liska
Boundary scan system design, Craig Loomis
A Designer's guide to the evaluation of digital proofs, Eric Lopatin
A Hypothesis for determining the maximum viscosity of sodium carboxymethylcellulose in solutions of divalent cations of high ionic strength, Therese Lorenz
M-ary run length limited coding, Jian Luo
Press performance of frequency modulated screen printing on newsprint, Li-Yi Ma
Service measurement of RIT co-op program, Veeramol Maneeratanasarn
Effectiveness of the sanitation certification process, Ronald Manfredo
Missa cantata, Kevin Mann
Graphical visualization of control system performance, Jeffrey Marx
A Study to evaluate current color matching procedures, Brian McDonough
What are the impediments to the effective transfer of training information of technology advanced equipment in the food service industry, Kenneth Megarr
Art as environment, Victoria Moore
An Investigation into the cost justification of computer-to-plate systems, Jessica Murphey
Optimization of slice thickness in multispectral MRI tissue classification of brain tissues, Nagesh Narendranath
Automatic train control using neuro-fuzzy modeling and optimal control techniques, Michael Natkin
Lyme disease, Carolyn Nichols
Happiness is not a bad idea, Wataru Okada
Exploring the human frontier, Kevin Olsson
A Conservation plan for the Juan Mendez photographic collection, Fernando Osorio
Perception, Aysegul Ozmen and Su Yonca Akyuz
A Study of trellis coded quantization for image compression, Kannan Panchapakesan
RIT center for digital media: An Imperative for change, James Parasole
The Investigation of an implementation of SGML based publishing of an graduate thesis, Jin Park
Reflections on wood, Katherine Park
The Study of boundary layer control in a turbopump diffuser with fluid injection, Diego Garcia Pastor
Cybernautical journey, Barbara Ann Perry
Behind and ahead: The Formally undocumented travels of Egon Schiele to Ireland 1905-1918, Alan Phelan
Synthesis and characterization of novel poly(ester-imide-ether)s exhibiting liquid crystallinity, Randy Pike
The Boat as sculptural metaphor, Scott Place
Heat shrink sleeves for MB/BacTtm Bottles, Denise Pontillo
The Influences of consumer attitudes and perceptions about pesticides and produce quality on technology transfer, William McLaren Pool
Almost true stories, Paul Porell
On-screen electronic forms design: Graphical elements vs. straight data entry formats, Karen Preston
Visual determination of hue suprathreshold tolerances, Yue Qiao
The Pituitary gland: Exploring the use of multimedia for medical science education, Adam Quinn
Computational analysis and revision of the Nayatani et al. appearence model, John Rahill
Aluminum nitride films by reactive sputtering, Alvin Randolph
Designing navigation for interactive multimedia, Jeffrey Rascov
Bubble growth rate and heat transfer suppression in the flow boiling of binary mixtures, Taavo Raykoff
Investigation into the use of the World Wide Web as an interface for distributing electronic documents to and from a remote digital color printing site, Ronald J. Recene
CFD analysis of flow field in a mixing tank with and without baffles, Carlos Rezend
The Name that can be named, Anthony Bissell Rizzolo
A Multipurpose MRI phantom based on a reverse Micelle solution, Jo Roe
A Protective packaging evaluation involving a high barrier film lamiation, desiccants and oxygen absorbers, Philip Rollo
The Design of a single chip 8x8 ATM switch in 0.5 micrometers CMOS VLSI, Rudi Rughoonundon
Kiosk for do-it-yourself express business card machine, Chamaipan Ruksakiati
An Evaluation of photo CD's resolving power in scanning various-speed films for archival purposes, Jennifer Sanders
Double-power transformations to analyze data, Erika Sato
A Study of performance differences between a hybrid and rapid access film system, and calibration strategies for an imagersetter, Jaruwat Savetpacharaporn
To Study the permeation characteristics of spicy chicken flavor using metallized OPP film from Thailand so as to be able to extend the shelf life of Big Jack (corn snack), Kanitta Savetpacharaporn
Significance that a learning tool to enhance the understanding of the principles of printing has an effect on the productivity of color laser copier/printer operators, AnnMarie Scamacca
Process design for charge-injection based imaging array fabrication, Michael Schippers
Investigation into the capturing, manipulating, calibrating and outputting of black and white images on a Xerox Docutech, Sebastian Schwarz
Space adventure, David Seah
Portraits in flight, Jeanne Ungemach Shain
The Colorimetric characterization of CRT-based digital film recorders, Helen Hae-Kyung Shin
50 Years to justice "The Trial of Paul Touvier", Kimberly Slack
Synergistic qualities of form and space, Catherine Dicesare Smith
Assessment of changes in the decision making environment in a 210 room, Rochester, NY hotel: A 1996 Case study, Nikhila Sridhar
Simplicity, Angela Stickell
208 Mill Street: An Historical renovation, Lisa Ilene Studint
The Integration of an information processing system: A Case study based at the Lodge at Woodcliff, Robert Sweeney
Modeling the MTF and noise characteristics of an image chain for a synthetic image generation system, Frank Tantalo
