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"Flora" And Digital Imaging, John Latimer
Precious, Amy O'Shaughnessy
Masters Thesis, Sarah Laveck
Masters Thesis, Sarah Laveck
Theses
The purpose of this thesis is to develop a visual language inspired by microscopic organic life forms. I will do this by creating and viewing slides underneath a microscope. From the microscope I will visually record what inspires me from that microscopic world. I will then use those drawings for inspiration and create paintings based on those life forms. Ultimately creating for myself a visual language of forms that I use to communicate artistically. Along with the scientific research of creating and viewing slides on the microscope, I will research abstract expressionists and color field artists like Helen Frankenthaler, Georgia …
Design Verification Of Expansion Joints Using Finite Element, Khoi Trinh
Design Verification Of Expansion Joints Using Finite Element, Khoi Trinh
Theses
An elastomeric expansion joint is a flexible connector fabricated of elastomers, fabrics and, in some cases, metallic reinforcements. The function of the expansion joint is to relieve stress in piping systems due to thermal fluctuation, vibration and/or piping settlement. In safety related applications, such as piping systems in nuclear power plants where the performance of the expansion joint is critical, the design must be verified to ensure all requirements are met. The objective of this project is to implement finite element as a design tool to aid the design and analysis of the expansion joints. An extensive study of a …
Creativity And Renewal A Personal Journey, Tatiana Evanitsky
Preferences And Tolerances In Color Image Reproduction, Scot Fernandez
Preferences And Tolerances In Color Image Reproduction, Scot Fernandez
Theses
Observer preferences in the color reproduction of pictorial images have been a topic of debate for many years. Through a series of three psychophysical experiments we are trying to better understand the differences and trends in observer preferences for pictorial images, determine if cultural biases on preference exist, and finally generate a set of preferred color reproduced images for future experimentation and evaluation. The first experiment was a survey of observers rating the importance of commonly used image characteristics terms in correlation to color image quality. The data collected demonstrated that observer preferences remain relatively constant while judging color attributes …
Identifying, Barbara Dimartini
Polycrystalline Silicon Thermal Actuators Integrated With Photodiode, Kevin Munger
Polycrystalline Silicon Thermal Actuators Integrated With Photodiode, Kevin Munger
Theses
A thermal actuator (TA) is the thermal compliment of electrostatic actuators. A TA has several advantages over other microactuation methods. They can provide relatively large forces (^N) and large displacements (>10 jam) at CMOS compatible voltages and currents. The main disadvantage of a TA is it large power consumption. A TA can be used in basic building-block MEM devices such as stepper motors, optical-component positioners, and grippers. The TA shown below in Figure 36 converts electrical energy into mechanical via ohmic heating and deflects due to asymmetric heating. The disparity in the widths of the Cold (wide) beam and …
Switching Voltage Of Micro-Beam Actuators - Analysis, Fabrication And Test, Eui-Shin Kim
Switching Voltage Of Micro-Beam Actuators - Analysis, Fabrication And Test, Eui-Shin Kim
Theses
This thesis introduces an analysis, fabrication and testing of a //-cantilever. First, the theoretical method used to analyze the deflection of a micro-beam with two supports and switching voltage is introduced. The results are compared to an I-DEAS simulation. Second, the theoretical approach is modified in order to be suitable for the actual //- cantilever beam model because the material, geometry and the type of structure have been changed. The switching voltage of each beam size is predicted using the modified method. Third, a series of single //-cantilever beams are designed according to the MEMS design rules. Using the facilities …
Found Sound: Music From Non-Traditional Sourttce, Jonathan Rodgers
Found Sound: Music From Non-Traditional Sourttce, Jonathan Rodgers
Theses
To produce original music made from unrelated, random sounds I record myself. Sounds will be altered, dissected, multiplied, and reassembled to create something new. This exploration will encourage people to not only listen to sound in a new way, but to look at objects in their surroundings differently also.
Meeting Places, Christine Holtz
Discovery Of Time - From Abstract Concept To Computer-Generated Visualization, Jui-Ying Chang
Discovery Of Time - From Abstract Concept To Computer-Generated Visualization, Jui-Ying Chang
Theses
None provided.
Toner Usage Characteristics Of Electrophotography, Jon Cardin
Toner Usage Characteristics Of Electrophotography, Jon Cardin
Theses
Accurately estimating the amount of image area on a printed page provides a necessary factor for determining the cost of a given printed job. In conventional printing, the cost of the ink is relatively low in comparison to other factors such as paper. In electrophotography, having the cost associated with the colorant is substantially higher per sheet, it is more important to obtain a more accurate estimate of the amount of toner to be used. This higher toner cost often rivals paper for the highest cost-per-sheet item. The scope of this study is to determine what functional relationship exists between …
Support Vector Machines For Image And Electronic Mail Classification, Matthew Woitaszek
Support Vector Machines For Image And Electronic Mail Classification, Matthew Woitaszek
Theses
Support Vector Machines (SVMs) have demonstrated accuracy and efficiency in a variety of binary classification applications including indoor/outdoor scene categorization of consumer photographs and distinguishing unsolicited commercial electronic mail from legitimate personal communications. This thesis examines a parallel implementation of the Sequential Minimal Optimization (SMO) method of training SVMs resulting in multiprocessor speedup subject to a decrease in accuracy dependent on the data distribution and number of processors. Subsequently the SVM classification system was applied to the image labeling and e-mail classification problems. A parallel implementation of the image classification system's color histogram, color coherence, and edge histogram feature extractors …
A Self Regenerating Diesel Emissions Particulate Trap Using A Non-Thermal Plasma, Bryce Rampersad
A Self Regenerating Diesel Emissions Particulate Trap Using A Non-Thermal Plasma, Bryce Rampersad
Theses
There is great concern about the adverse effects associated with exposure to diesel exhaust. There is increasing evidence that diesel exhaust particulate matter (PM) is carcinogenic and may cause cancer. Non-cancerous lung damage and respiratory problems are also associated with exposure to diesel exhaust as well as acid rain and smog. Diesel exhaust PM is very easily respirable once emitted into the atmosphere and therefore poses a significant health problem. A diesel engine emissions particle removal system which utilizes Electrostatic Precipitation (ESP) and Non Thermal Plasma (NTP) technologies was studied for trapping and oxidizing micron sized particles (0.01 to 10 …
Friends, Family, And Fiction, Derica Sonnon
Mythological Explorations, Christi Veitch
Mythological Explorations, Christi Veitch
Theses
The purpose of this thesis is to explore the personal mythological journey through abstract paintings within a psychological, or mythological context.
Random Collection Of Experience, Christine Adams
Development Of A Series Of Experiences To Help Students Evaluate Their Aptitudes For The Study And Practice Of Industrial Design, Paul Skaggs
Theses
In this thesis, author tries to discover and define the aptitudes that are desirable for industrial designers, and explore ways to allow the students to experience and realize what these aptitudes are in order to help the students self-evaluate their "fit" for the study of industrial design.
Structure Of Visual Storytelling And Graphic Design, Didon Danisworo
Structure Of Visual Storytelling And Graphic Design, Didon Danisworo
Theses
None provided.
The Marsh, Joshua Gramse
The Marsh, Joshua Gramse
Theses
A descriptive narration of a project to create a short 2-D/3-D computer animated film, "The Marsh." The film is a non-character-based narrative progression showing a marsh during three phases of human history. Includes original thesis proposal, original storyboard, color stills, and the original poem that inspired the film.
Experiencing Discovery: Designing For Visual Delight, Sandy Knight
Experiencing Discovery: Designing For Visual Delight, Sandy Knight
Theses
None provided.
Present Absence: The Visible And Invisible In Graphic Design, Michelle Carfagno
Present Absence: The Visible And Invisible In Graphic Design, Michelle Carfagno
Theses
None provided.
Manifestations Of A Social Addiction: Forms Of Despair And Desire, Jose Santisteban
Manifestations Of A Social Addiction: Forms Of Despair And Desire, Jose Santisteban
Theses
Not Included
How Substance Abuse Affects Sibling Relationships: A Qualitative Study, Kellee Garney
How Substance Abuse Affects Sibling Relationships: A Qualitative Study, Kellee Garney
Theses
The purpose of this research was to gain an understanding of the sibling relationship when one sibling abuses drugs and/or alcohol. It was hypothesized that a sibling relationship with a substance-abusing sibling would have lower levels of closeness and trust than non-substance abusing sibling relationships. Nineteen young adults aged 19-47 were interviewed regarding their perceptions of the sibling relationship. Nine participants had a sibling they perceived as abusing drugs or alcohol, 1 participant was a substance abuser with a non-abusing sibling, and 9 participants had a non-substance abusing sibling. The sample was not randomly selected with participants recruited from Rochester …
Teacher Perceptions Of The New York State Regents Requirements: A Pilot Study, Jennifer Lerner
Teacher Perceptions Of The New York State Regents Requirements: A Pilot Study, Jennifer Lerner
Theses
This pilot study investigated teachers' perceptions of the effects of the New York State Regents requirements on teachers and students. An eight question Likert scale survey was administered to one hundred high school teachers in an upstate New York urban school district. Survey questions covered the impact of the new standards on teacher autonomy, in addition to student and teacher anxiety level. Teachers were asked about the fairness of the exams, the amount of time spent teaching to exams, and how they perceived the exams as impacting school drop-out rate. Results indicated that teachers believed that the new requirements had …
Dynamic Surface: An Extrapolation Of Biodesign, Aniket Vardhan
The Effects Of Life Space Crisis Intervention Training On Levels Of Teacher Stress And Time-Out Room Referrals, Michele Helfand
The Effects Of Life Space Crisis Intervention Training On Levels Of Teacher Stress And Time-Out Room Referrals, Michele Helfand
Theses
Student behavioral problems are often cited as factors contributing to school violence and teacher stress. School violence and teacher stress ultimately contribute to a deterioration in the quality of the educational system in our society. Life Space Crisis Intervention (LSCI) is a strategy for using student problems as an opportunity to promote insight and behavior change. The intent of this study was to empirically examine the effects of a Life Space Crisis Intervention training. The outcome variables were teacher responses to a self report measure of stress (The Teacher Stress Inventory) and number and severity of time out room referrals. …
Zr-Pendent Polyimide Carbon/Glass Composites And Their Property Comparisons With The Corresponding Non Pendent Polyimide Composites, Sangeeta Nangia
Zr-Pendent Polyimide Carbon/Glass Composites And Their Property Comparisons With The Corresponding Non Pendent Polyimide Composites, Sangeeta Nangia
Theses
The objective of this research project is to synthesize two and three component polyimide by solution polymerization technique. Further, to synthesize four-component pendent polyimides by attaching the zirconium complex to the three component (3,4' -ODA/ODPA/MADA) polyimide backbones in presence of DCC to give the atomic oxygen resistant polyamic acid and polyimide. The synthesized zirconium complex pendent polyamic acid was characterized by Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) to investigate its formation. TLC results indicated that no free zirconium complex remain in the polymer solution. Woven glass and carbon fibres were impregnated with the polyamic acid in the ratio of 40:60 of the …
Effectiveness Of Opc For Systems Integration In The Process Control Information Architecture, Philips Zachariah
Effectiveness Of Opc For Systems Integration In The Process Control Information Architecture, Philips Zachariah
Theses
A Process is defined as the progression to some particular end or objective through a logical and orderly sequence of events. Various devices (e.g., actuators, limit switches, motors, sensors, etc.) play a significant role in making sure that the process attains its objective (e.g., maintaining the furnace temperature within an acceptable limit). To do these things effectively, manufacturers need to access data from the plant floor or devices and integrate those into their control applications, which maybe one of the "off the shelf tools such as Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Distributed Control System (DCS), or Programmable Logic Controllers …