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 1992
Implementation of national vocational qualifications in the UK utilizing Birmingham College of Food, Tourism, and Creative Studies as a systems model, Edward Forrester McIntyre
Two new Ramsey numbers, James N. McNamara
Enhancements to atmospheric-correction techniques for multiple thermal images, Robert J. Mericsko
An Analysis of how altering exposure effects color differences in critical color areas on electrophotographic off-press proofs, Jill Houghton Mudge
Dynamic analysis of an electromagnetic shutter system, Peter Newman
Addition of arenesulfenyl chlorides to quadricyclene, Robert J. Niger
A Buffer insertion priority mechanism based on the IEEE 802.4 priority scheme, Nicholas W. Oddo
Aberrations of thick phase holographic optical elements, Hong Ouyang
Green Design: A Guide to environmentally responsible graphic design, Jitinan Paisansathan
Automated knowledge acquisition for knowledge-based systems: KE-KIT, John Parsons Scott
A reference guide for desktop color reproduction, Steven Paul
A guide to computer-based training for the graphic arts industry, David E. Pease
Practical application of modal analysis techniques, James Perconti
The Human wrist, James A. Perkins
A Case study: The Queen Sirikit national convention center, Nongluk Pongcharoenkiat
N-Well CMOS process integration, David T. Price
Design planner: An Interactive guide for design planning, Roy J. Prochaska
Solving the solid waste problem: Pressure from the public sector for point source reduction, Richard Leonard Pryll
Biomechanics of corneal wound healing, James Charles Ramier
Validation of DIRSIG, an infrared synthetic scene generation model, Donna D. Rankin
Characterization of dichroism and linear polarization effects on colorimetric properties of plastic transmitting materials, Richard W. Riffel
Color logic: Interactively defining color in the context of computer graphics, Brian J. Rose
Sensual shrines, Sandra L. Santoro
NACA four-digit airfoil section generation using cubic parametric curve segments and the golden section, William T. Scarbrough
Descriptive study of Trinidad as a tourist destination, Leslie Desiree Schurland
PresentationMaker graphic design archive module 3.2, Jane Settergren
The design and construction of a hang glider flight simulator, Kim L. Sherman
A field emission transistor array for writing applications, Todd C. Sieger
Build it and they will come, Charles Edward Simon
The Interactive orientation module for the electronic archive resource of the National Graphic Design Archive, Cynthia S. Smith
The identification of criteria essential for the promotion of housekeepers: a pilot study, Natalie Daniels Smith
Points of departure: The Transformation of historic furniture into a modern vernacular, Stacey L. Smith
Classicism: Seen through contemporary furniture, Mark Joseph Spadafora
The Language of group travel: An Evaluation of group tours and group travel texts, John P. Spare
Graphic design and the unconscious codes, Michelle A. Stacy
The Willard D. Morgan archive, Jennifer Steensma
A simplified drive-reinforcement model for unsupervised learning in artificial neural networks, David B. Suits
Proposed Arabic grouping system and cross-map with the International Standard Organization ISO 9541 Grouping System, Mohamad Tawil
Design theory and methodology, Carla Tedeschi
Investigations on thin film polysilicon MOSFETs with Si-Ge ion implanted channels, Luigi Ternullo
Pictorial shape and color, Christine Tisa
Steady-state oscillations of linear and nonlinear systems, Christopher A. Tucher
Communications sourcebook, Karin Vantine
The Multiple dimensions of graphic design, Jongruja Mai Viseshsin
A Catalogue of the wood type at Rochester Institute of Technology, David P. Wall
Blood pressure monitoring system, Fa-Liang Wang
Fashion in sculpture, Yi-Meei Wang
Domestic hub airfares: An Analysis of domestic U.S. passanger airline fares from the consumer's perspective, Robert I. Ward
Evaluating the effectiveness of group leader trade shows, James L. Watson
Damping of elastic-viscoelastic beams, Ray A. West
SUPREM-II analysis of the phosphorus planar diffusion source PH 1000N, Paul M. Whalen
Anterior medial orbitotomy utilizing the carbon dioxide laser, Scott Edward Williams
Development of a Ti:W salicide-nitride based multi-layer metallization for VLSI application, Kevin L. Witt
The Food sanitation and foodhandling training of employees in Chinese restaurants in Rochester , New York: A Pilot study, Jing-Jing Wu
Analysis of power factor correction converters, Thomas Yeh
Jazzberry's corporate identity, Hyekyung Yoon
Computational analysis of boundary layer control by suction in a space transfer vehicle engine turbopump diffuser, Brian Richard Yoshida
Publishing applications for color laser technology, Karen L. Zagorski
Electronic properties of sensitizer centers, Dan Zhang
Design and evaluation of a screen-CCD imaging system for medical radiology, Jing Zhao
Computational techniques in Turan problems, Jing Zou
Theses/Dissertations from 1991
"Because social issues should be addressed", Cathrine Ackerman
Transition through resonance in linear and nonlinear systems, Mantrala Anand
Magnetic resonance imaging studies of the behavior of fluids in gelatin and other porous materials, Brian J. Antalek
Information retrieval, Paul Bartow
Quadtree algorithms for image processing, Jim Benjamin Isaac
Fast multiplication of multiple-precision integers, Sonja Benz
Motorcoach carrier and motorcoach tour industry reviews, A. Timothy Bock
Algorithm animation and its application to artificial neural network learning, Walter Bubie C.
HyperManual a hypermedia construction and browsing system in Smalltalk/V Mac, James Tracy Burdick
A comparison of reliability prediction methodologies to observed field failure data, Randal Butturini
Computer classification of stop consonants in a speaker independent continuous speech environment, Michael R. Campanelli
An Experiment in the complexity of load balancing algorithms, Charles Carlino
Image coding using wavelet transform and adaptive block truncation coding, Thanit Chaiyaboonthanit
Metamorphosis, Ching-Yuan Chang
A Pen-based computer for the delivery person, Gwo-chyuan Chen
Formation of low temperature silicon dioxide films using chemical vapor deposition, Hsiao-Hui Chen
Synthesis and characterization of maleimide-based polymers, Hua-Chin Chen
A Promotional campaign for a self-created computer animation "Ernie the Bird", Barbara-Leigh Chesnut
CPGA: a two-dimensional, order-based genetic algorithm for cell placement, John T. Cooklis
GENROUTE: A genetic algorithm printed wire board (printed wire board (PWB) Router), Bob Coward
Compiling GEN-X knowledge bases into "C", Paul Cuddihy
Threshold modulation in 1-D error diffusion, Katrien Daels
Fugitive pieces/pink, Jo Dagon
Computer graphics archive: Prototype 1, Malinda D'Attilio
Analysis of thermal effects produced by incident laser radiation on a structure, Frederick C. DeBolt
A Graphic identity system for the Genesee Land Trust, Maria DeLauro
An Investigation into the asymmetric synthesis of imidazolinones via reaction of chiral alpha-amino acid esters with nitrils, Franklin A. Del Vecchio
Ms. Pacrat: A feeling, thinking machine, Lorraine D'Ortona
People in public places, J. Edward Durrill
Conscious conscience, Michael B. Easley
Restaurant meal cost trends in five of the top 100 United States business travel cities, Rebecca J. Englehart
A Novel test structure for automated measurement of charge transfer efficiency in charge coupled imaging devices, Herbert J. Erhardt
Comparison of Ellipso-polarimetry and dark-field methods for determination of thickness variations in thin films, Craig S. Eubanks
Development of a selection model for package structural designs which optimize flexible manufacturing, Luke Faulstick
Hydroboration-oxidation of styrene, 2,3 dihydrofuran and quadricyclene dimethylester promoted by Wilkinson's catalyst, Pingyun Feng
An investigation of the effect of a reverse engineering tool on the software maintenance effort, Leonie Menco Fernandes
Investigation of cell mapping and off-line programming within a flexible assembly system, Marta Anna Galuga
Vermillion years, Fouad Ghazzaoui
