Computer Science and Engineering

Dissertations done at most colleges and universities in North America can be located using the Proquest Dissertations and Theses Global index. Dissertations can be searched by author, title, subject (keyword), advisor, and granting institution. Online search help is available for this database. Extensive abstracts are provided for most records. The database covers 1861 to the present. Display options for each entry include the bibliographic citation, citation and abstracts, 24-page previews (1997 to the present), and full text downloads (1997 to the present) for dissertations done at MSU and other Big Ten Universities.

Finding Print MSU Theses and Dissertations in the Catalog

1. Start at the catalog advanced search page.
2. In the search boxes at the top of the page, change the "All fields" dropdown menu to search for author, a subject or a title. Or, you can search by MSU department or college, such as "educational policy" or "chemical engineering."
3. Under "Limit to" and "Format," select "Thesis."
4. Enter a date range under "Year of Publication" if desired. 
5. Click "Search" to return your results.