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 1995
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
Automatic visual inspection of placement of bare dies in multichip modules, Mahesh Chheda
MetroMax: A Multifunctional storage unit furniture design, YaoMing Chuang
An Investigation into the development of an interactive archival catalog of art within the Rochester Institute of Technology, Jill Clayman
The Simulated Bread Board Imaging system: A Study of computer simulation as an engineering tool, Gregory R. Conway
The Effect of accelerated aging on peelable medical products seals, Andrew Cook
Airgun pellet performance using computational fluid dynamics, Kenneth P. Corey
An Interactive multimedia presentation for the Department of Residence Life apartment area, Maura Daly
Wee deliver interactive, Kimberly Demetree
Herbert Feuerhake: Hand-letterer, Nicholas DiBiase
Blind equalization, Daniel Diguele
Silicon-on-insulator MOSFETS: Material, process and device characteristics, Brian Dinse
Sfumato and conjunction, Scott Joseph Dohring
Talk to me, Frances Drew
Semiotics and cross-cultural communication, Lingya Dubinsky
The Graphic design history archive project, Catherine Elkin
Fuzzy approach for Arabic character recognition, Adnan El-Nasan
VHDL modeling and design of an asynchronous version of the MIPS R30000 microprocessor, Paul Fanelli
Metaphor in fiber, metal and stone, Marilyn Feinberg
Delicate intimacies, Jeanne Marie Ferraro
Heuristics for selecting gray scale morphological structuring elements, Paul Fetter
Rope, Genevieve L. Fox
Collection: A Transformation of art into fashion, Kristin France
What did they have to say? Employees perceptions of customer service, Louis J. Gagliano
A Hardware approach to neural networks silicon retina, Arif K. Golwalla
An Assessment of residential attitudes and perceptions towards tourism in Ontario County, New York, Edwin Gomez
A Study of gray level recording capability for a reflective six bit desktop scanner, Julio E. González
Steady state performance of discrete linear time-invarient systems, Steven W. Haddleton
Development of sensitometric techniques for the characterization of stereolithographic resins, Rudd Matthew Hardesty
Form as symbol: Allure and defense, Alexandra Hart
ARA Guide to opening a new cafeteria, Cynthia R. Hay
Response of U.S.A. owned hotels to the drug-free workplace act of 1988: A Case study, Yun-Min Ha
Optimization of the heat pumping capacity of a thermoelectric heat pump, David A. Heavner
Glass sculpture: Light and time, Dan Hertzson
An Investigation into the design and effectiveness of interactive multimedia interfaces, Tara Ann Holod
Profile of the scuba diving vacationer to the island of Bonaire, Paul William Howe
A Dynamic model to study the influence of alpine ski boot characteristics on heel retention force, Elizabeth T. Hsiao
