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 1995
The Effect of instrumental spherical aberration on visual image quality, Kevin P. Lyons
Perpetual cycles, Lauren MacBlane
A Numerical optimization technique for the design of airfoils in viscous flows, Robert MacNeill
Click! Folie a Deux, Silvina Manrique
Speech discrimination using wavelets and zero crossing counting, Craig Martin
From computer to video, Susan Michelle Masters
A Discussion of the origins of the issues and subject matter present within the video 'She used to bake me cookies'., Judy McClenning
Cary collection web presentation & digital image database, Cynthia McCombe
The effect of glucose oxidase on reducing headspace oxygen in an airtight package, Meredith McHugh
The Caldwell theater complex, Cameron Taylor McKee
A Field study to determine the feasibility of establishing remote data transmission of advertising for a local newspaper, John McKeever Jr
Teapots, Frank Mckenney
The Identification of work-environment factors effecting dysfunctional employee turnover at a resort property: a case study, Christopher Menna
Goodnight Irene, Gretchen Miller-Stephan
An Artist's guide to four-color printing: A Prototype of a guide to educate artists about four-color offset printing, Whitney Miller
Investigation of inertia controlled bubble departure mechanism in subcooled flow boiling using high speed photography, Viktor R. Mizo
The Interrelationship of graphic design and fine art, Antoinette Monnier
Application of error diffusion in Fourier transform cell-oriented holograms to compensate for printability constraints, Ramesh Nagarajan
English-Spanish-American Sign Language translation program, Janise Maria Negron
A Comparison of the performance of non-parametric classifies with Gaussian maximum likelihood for the classification of multispectral remotely sensed data, Steven Nessmiller
A Study in the application of shock response, spectrum analysis to disk drive shipping and handling shock tests, Kenneth Neuburg
The Acura NSXpert: An Interactive Brochure, Chanchai Ngamwithi
Spinal muscular atrophy, Deborah Nowak
The Electrical characterization of SiC JFETs in high temperature and neutron radiation environments, Robert Oakley
Access and denial, Jill Oberman
The Effect of environment on latent image formation and stability, Sean O'Toole
A Decision making environment the healthcare industry, Terry Ovenshire
Content-based image retrieval and its benefits for the stock photography market, Romano Padeste
ASIC design of an IIR digital filter: Using Mentor Graphics DSP Station Tools, Robert Panek
Corporate identity systems and color publishing on the Macintosh, Mary Parell
Safer sex, Fay Pattee
Features and neural net recognition strategies for hand printed digits, Jeffrey R. Pink
Organ donation and transplantation, Lila Pummer-Verté
Principles and simulation of straight boomerang, Nicolas Restrepo
Automated detection of effective scene illuminant chromaticity from specular highlights in digital images, Wayne Richard
Mental pictures drawings and objects, Deborah Rieders
Polarization modulation and splicing techniques for stressed birefringent fiber, Risa Robinson
An Investigation into the printing and wear characteristics of laser exposed plates, David Romano
Application of imaging system geometric models to a synthetic image generation system, James M. Salacain
Flying Fingers, Tracey Salaway
Gestural thoughts, Miriam Zalewski Schultz
The Introduction of color and art into a division for youth facility of the New York state prison system, Joan Janas Schwamlein
Marvin's Marine Adventures, Deanna L. Scinta
A study of on-demand books made by PVA cold emulsion adhesive, Amit Sharma
Willard D. Morgan, Michael Shuter
Beyond the appearance, Khontaporn Silapasathitwongs
Alice a digital imaging system, Fred Simon
The Effects of inlet water temperature on condensing film coefficiencts, Alan Smith
Time, Pak So
Developing career satisfaction for culinarians through the American restaurant 2000 A.D., Paul Sorgule
The Trailer project, Tracy Steiner
Academy Retzor: Teaching social skills through computers, Cynthia Stilwill
Methods for minimizing performance degradation caused by branch delays, Debbie St. Onge
Implementation of fractal image coding, Peter Stubler
The Influence of format on accessibility, Audrey Sumberg
Simple network management protocol, Latha Sundaresan
Techno art, Eddie Swayze
Secret places, K. Leigh Taylor
A New solution to corporate communications: An Interactive multimedia annual report, Wen Wan Teo-Wong
Food research and product development and packaging practices, issues and strategies in Thailand, Grit Thangsupanich
Imaging modes in force regulated near-field scanning optical microscopy: Amplitude, polarization, and interference contrast, Ricardo Toledo-Crow
Defense mechanisms, Pamina Traylor
Motion in graphics, Jung-mei Tsen
The effects of gender, national origin, purpose of travel, length of stay and seasonality on guest's satisfaction levels, Brenda Cruz Valentin
Electromechanical surface damping combining constrained layer and shunted piezoelectric matetrials with passive electrical networks of second order, Carlos Velazquez
Characterization of digital film scanner systems for use with digital scene algorithms, Mark Vernacotola
Simulation of a neural network-driven fuzzy controller, Karl Ver Schneider
A Comparative examination of the physical properties of recycled, high-performance and virgin-kraft linerboards and combined boards, Jeffrey Vilenski
The History of neurosurgery, Savitha Viswanathan
Fundementals of digital imaging, Christian Wittwer
An Examination of service quality: An Internal study, Andrea Wolak
Statistical characterization for 3-D two-component tissue models using an extended microbeam technique, Dongli Yang
A Computational package to aid the design and to evaluate centrifugal turbopumps, Hanyung Yoo
The 1995 Corporate travel index in Taiwan, Mei-hsiang Yu
Experimental and numerical investigation of a double concentric bluff body flameholder, Peter Eliot Zeender
Iterative morphological filters and application in document restoration, Yeqing Zhang
Preparation of enzyme - analyte conjugates containing linker arms, Tong Zhu
Theses/Dissertations from 1994
A Study on the effects of dot gain, print contrast and tone reproduction as it relates to increased solid ink density on stochastically screened images versus conventionally screened images, Justine E. Adamcewicz
Comparison study of proofing systems, Ravi Raj Adukambarai
Oxygen permeation of virgin HDPE films versus recycled HDPE films, Tareq Al-Ati
Practical application of random vibration signal analysis on structural dynamics, Yu-Chin L. Allen
Attitudes toward giving quality service: a comparison between Las Vegas & Windsor casino employees, Michael A. Altman
A Flexible development system for stepper motor based electro-mechanical subassembly design, Joseph Baco
Meeting customer expectations in the foodservice industry: A "Mystery Diner" program, Michele L. Bailey
The Feasibility of a market for a Puerto Rican/ Caribbean restaurant in Rochester, New York: A Pilot study, Yvonne Battistini
Nutritional risk status of the non-institutionalized older adult population in Monroe County, New York, Susan A. Best
Where the Gods meet, Felix Blanco
An Investigation into electronic filing with EDGAR (electronic data gathering, analysis, and retrieval) and its effect on printing and publishing, Kathleen Bloden
A Study to determine the relationship between emulsification and tack of offset lithographic inks, Naruchart Boonkuernoon
Empowerment: An Implementation formula for service quality, Pat Bottiglieri
The Importance of the interface design in a foreign language teaching program, Anne Brose
Plugged-in: 40 years of digital imaging, Carol Christy Brown
A study to determine the optimum closure torque specification for a variable speed packaging line, Curtis Brown
AdTech interactive media network, Steven Buccellato
A VHDL design of a JPEG still image compression standard decoder, Douglas Carpenter
Digital illustration, Punlope Chantravekin
Injury and repair of the anterior cruciate ligament, Catherine Chenot
A High speed 16-bit RISC processor chip, Wan-Fu Chen
