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  1. Hi Ashraf It's me Shahadat. From Geology Dept. DU...... Welcome to TestMagic
  2. benadil, it's better to tell them the truth....If they ask you about him
  3. Siya_66.........Yeah, the picture size does matter...........They rejected my form because of the background color, they said it was a little bit pink.........think about it.........The size should be 50cmX50cm with white background...........
  4. Guys, I had the visa interview at US consulate, Dhaka, Bangladesh on 17-May-06. They have told me that my interview was successful and my visa has been "conditionally approved"(Stated in a formal letter). They said that they are satisfied with all initial requirements for visa issuance and they only need the security clearance before they give me the final visa. The interviewer told me that it might take 7 to 120 days to process the security clearance. This security clearance will be given from the Headquarters at the Department of State at Washington, D.C. Guys, could you please tell me how long it might take to get the security clearance? Now I am telling you the story................ I have done M.S. in Geology from the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. I published 4 papers (1 in an international journal). Working with the Columbia University research team as a reseach fellow since January 2005. I have applied to the graduate school of Columbia University (Environmental Science) and because of my poor GRE score (V 310 Q 710) I was rejected. Then my professor gave me a chance. I have been admitted to the school of continuing education this summer for better preparation. Then I will re apply to the Graduate school next year..........that's his plan so far. The total amount of fund for one year is $63,093 and National Institute of Environmental Health Reseach is going to pay the money. Now, tell me how long it might take to get the clearance?
  5. How many questions did you answer correctly? Any idea? Pray for me, my GRE is on January 02, 2006
  6. Guys sorry to say that I haven't submitted this SOP to Columbia University. :blush: :blush: Yesterday I have sent the Application Package to Columbia University (Please pray for me) The SOP that I have sent to Columbia is this.......... A friend from the Harvard University (American and of course a poet!!) helped me with the language and some ideas I have thrown away all the BULLSH!T from my SOP.........its Simple ......Very simple The Application Package Doesn't contain a CV/Resume :) :) As a child, I dreamed about various professions, for example a truck driver, a pilot or even a pianist. With a moment’s whim, I followed my fancies. However as I grew up I wanted to become a scientist and for the first time in my life I did not change my decision. I was inspired by the legends of dinosaurs and that led me to geology. Our historical roots and the essence of our nature begin with geological evolution. Geological issues interested me most and thus laid down my educational path. At the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh I studied Hydrogeochemistry & Groundwater contamination for my master’s degree. My experience also included Groundwater resources and Modeling at the graduate level and Geochemistry, Hydrology, Hydrogeology, and Engineering Geology at the undergraduate level. This had planted my initial interest of pursuing a carrier in Geochemistry and Hydrogeology. In our village, our own family well is affected by arsenic. For this reason and because of the intense population density of Bangladesh, geology is both a personal and humanitarian concern. As a lifetime member of the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society, I have also had many other experiences in humanitarian efforts including raising funds for cyclone and flood relief. For my first job as a graduate research fellow, I collected field data, and monitored and analyzed geophysical and hydrogeological data. I wrote my final year dissertation on subsurface characterization & earthquake hazard assessment of Dhaka city. I published two papers as second & third author and one paper as first author titled “Earthquake Hazard Vulnerability of Dhaka City”. I was also assigned to three projects as a junior geophysicist. These are “Geophysical investigation for deeper aquifer assessment in Dhaka city and Singair upazila”, “The Causes of Arsenic contamination in groundwater and its remediation for safe water: A case study in Lakshmipur Upazila, Lakshmipur District.”, and “Geophysical and Hydro-geochemical studies under Groundwater Management and Zoning Study for Repair and Rehabilitation of DTW Project in Greater Dinajpur District under Post Drought Agricultural Rehabilitation Program” where I studied viability of deep aquifers, rehabilitation of deep tube wells, and the causes of arsenic contamination in groundwater. In January 2004, as a research fellow for the Columbia university NIEHS/EPA superfund basic research project, “Arsenic Mobilization in Bangladesh Groundwater” I collected samples for geochemical and isotope analysis of groundwater, and monitored ground and surface water levels and relative head measurements. I also performed electromagnetic conductivity (EM31) survey to discover the behavior of Arsenic mobilization in groundwater. I have also gained valuable experience in conducting fieldwork through my involvement in a project funded by CEREGE, France, entitled “Transfer and transformation of the speciation of arsenic in the rhizösphere of the rice resulting from irrigation by waters polluted in Bangladesh”. For this project, I collected water, plant and sediment samples. Then, I extracted and measured Fe (II), Fe (II+III), and arsenic levels from the collected soil samples. Lastly, I am currently developing a deep aquifer database for Bangladesh funded by The Department for International Development (DFID) of UK and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The goal of this project is to develop a deep aquifer database for Bangladesh. Last year, I talked with my family about some of the research I have been doing. Since then, my uncle has installed a new arsenic free tube well. Purpose of Study & Professional Plans I wish to obtain a Ph.D. in Hydrogeology/Geochemistry and apply these results to help my country. My intention is also to follow up with post-doctoral research and pursue an academic career of research and teaching. Columbia University faculty has direct experience working with arsenic issues facing Bangladesh and therefore Columbia is the most relevant and productive way for me to achieve my goals. I have already started work with L-DEO Senior Scientist Alexander Van Geen and would like the opportunity to follow through on my initial research until it is complete by developing a closer relationship with Columbia University. Guys actually I am just following orders......It's my professor's headache.............He told me to apply and he will do everything (Fund, Topic Selection etc......I don't know....LOL) for me if i am selected......and I am doing so.........Following orders( didn't send the SOP what he has edited.......) :) :)
  7. As a child, I dreamed about following various professions, for example being a truck driver, or a pilot or even a pianist. My decisions changed with moments’ whim, in other words, I wanted to be whatever took up my fancy. However, as I grew up, the career that excited me most was being a scientist and for the first time in my life, I did not change my decision. My persistence, education and life in general pushed me towards science. I began to learn how to discern the essence of nature despite poor explanations. Among various topics, geological issues interested me most and thus laid down my educational path. The graduate curriculum in Geology at The University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, introduced me to a wide gamut of subjects, both in and outside the field. Various courses like Hydrogeochemistry & Groundwater contamination, Groundwater resources and Groundwater Modeling and some other courses like Geochemistry, Hydrology, Hydrogeology, and Engineering geology at undergraduate level have provided me with a strong footing in the theoretical concepts of Hydrogeology and Geochemistry as well as augmenting my interest in this field. This had planted my initial interest of pursuing a carrier in Geochemistry and Hydrogeology. My interest and dedication enabled me to achieve outstanding scholastic records and achievements throughout my studies. I have consistently ranked in the top 5% of the students of my class. While studying at the University of Dhaka, I also became involved in various extra-curricular activities for example becoming a lifetime member of the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society, where I have had the opportunity to be involved in the Humanitarian Programs. These extra-curricular activities have enhanced my personal qualities, such as making me strong, adaptable, responsible, and diligent, among many other things, as well as complementing me as a human being. Over the past few years I have been involved in few research projects which contributed to my experience and knowledge. During my first job as a graduate research fellow in a project my job schedule included field data collection, sampling, monitoring, analysis and interpretation of seismological, geological, geophysical and hydrogeological data. My final year dissertation was on subsurface characterization & earthquake hazard assessment of Dhaka City constraints from geophysical investigations. In the meantime I was assigned to three research projects as junior geophysicist. . Here, I got acquainted with a number of hydrogeological fields like geophysical investigations for deeper aquifer assessment, geophysical and hydrogeochemical studies under groundwater management and zoning study for repair and rehabilitation of deep tube wells, the causes of arsenic contamination in groundwater and its remediation for safe water. In January 2004, I was assigned to the Columbia university NIEHS/EPA superfund basic research project entitled, “Arsenic Mobilization in Bangladesh Groundwater” as a research fellow for six months. My responsibilities involved, water sampling for geochemical and isotope analysis of groundwater, groundwater and surface level fluctuation monitoring, relative head measurements. Simultaneously, I was involved with the Columbia University research group in an extensive fieldwork to help understand the behavior of Arsenic mobilization in groundwater, where I have performed the electromagnetic conductivity (EM31) survey. I have also gained valuable experience in conducting fieldwork due to my involvement in a project funded by C.E.R.E.G.E., France (“Transfer and transformation of the speciation of arsenic in the rhizosphere of the rice resulting from irrigation by waters polluted in Bangladesh)”. My responsibility involved the collection of water, plant and sediment samples, Fe (II), Fe (II+III), and Phosphorus extraction from the collected sediment samples. At present, I am involved in a research project entitled “Deep aquifer database development project” funded by The Department for International Development (DFID) of UK and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The goal of this project is to develop a deep aquifer database for Bangladesh. Purpose of Study & Professional Plans My present educational objective is a Ph.D. in Hydrogeology/Geochemistry, which I believe is a rapidly evolving field with an immense potential for research. My intention is to follow it up with a Post-Doctoral research, to pursue a career in research and experience the fulfilling achievements of being at the forefront of this vast expanding field. A distinguished faculty, a milieu replete with academic activity, and a Ph.D. program which blends high quality course work and research facilities at the cutting edge of every sub-field are the factors which have motivated me to choose the Columbia University of New York for graduate studies. I believe the program offered will help me acquire the versatility needed to reach my full potential as a scientist. It would, therefore, be a privilege to be able to secure admission to pursue Ph.D. studies, with adequate financial assistance at the Columbia University of New York. I am confident that I will match the standards set by the university. The years of undergraduate and graduate education have been an enriching experience - both academically and otherwise, and I am determined to maintain the high levels of excellence throughout my career. Edited Copy From My Future Professor. This is the final copy that I have submitted to Columbia University As a child, I dreamed about following various professions, for example being a truck driver, or a pilot or even a pianist. My decisions changed with moments’ whim, in other words, I wanted to be whatever took up my fancy. However, as I grew up, the career that excited me most was being a scientist and for the first time in my life, I did not change my decision. My persistence, education and life in general pushed me towards science. I began to learn how to discern the essence of nature despite poor explanations. Among various topics, geological issues interested me most and thus laid down my educational path. The graduate curriculum in Geology at The University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, introduced me to a wide gamut of subjects, both in and outside the field. Various courses like Hydrogeochemistry & Groundwater contamination, Groundwater resources and Groundwater Modeling and some other courses like Geochemistry, Hydrology, Hydrogeology, and Engineering geology at undergraduate level have provided me with a strong footing in the theoretical concepts of Hydrogeology and Geochemistry as well as augmenting my interest in this field. This had planted my initial interest of pursuing a carrier in Geochemistry and Hydrogeology. My interest and dedication enabled me to achieve outstanding scholastic records and achievements throughout my studies. I have consistently ranked in the top 5% of the students of my class. While studying at the University of Dhaka, I also became involved in various extra-curricular activities, for example, becoming a lifetime member of the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society where I have had the opportunity to be involved in humanitarian programs. These extra-curricular activities have taught me something at the personal level and, hopefully, made me stronger, more adaptable, responsible, and diligent. Over the past few years I have been involved in several research projects which contributed to my experience and knowledge. During my first job as a graduate research fellow in a project my job included the collection of field data, sampling, monitoring, analysis and the interpretation of seismological, geological, geophysical and hydrogeological data. My final year dissertation was on subsurface characterization & earthquake hazard assessment of Dhaka City on the basis of geophysical investigations. I have also been assigned to three research projects as junior geophysicist. . Here, I became acquainted with a number of hydrogeological techniques for assessing the viability of deep aquifers, repairing and rehabilitating deep tube wells, and studying the causes of arsenic contamination in groundwater. In January 2004, I was assigned to the Columbia university NIEHS/EPA superfund basic research project entitled, “Arsenic Mobilization in Bangladesh Groundwater” as a research fellow for six months. My responsibilities involved sampling for geochemical and isotope analysis of groundwater, monitoring of ground and surface water levels, and relative head measurements. During this period, I was also involved with Columbia University research to help understand the behavior of Arsenic mobilization in groundwater by performing an electromagnetic conductivity (EM31) survey. I have also gained valuable experience in conducting fieldwork through my involvement in a project funded by CEREGE, France, entitled “Transfer and transformation of the speciation of arsenic in the rhizosphere of the rice resulting from irrigation by waters polluted in Bangladesh”. My responsibility included the collection of water, plant and sediment samples, and extraction and analysis of Fe (II), Fe (II+III), arsenic from the collected soil samples. I am presently involved in a research project entitled “Deep aquifer database development project” funded by The Department for International Development (DFID) of UK and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The goal of this project is to develop a deep aquifer database for Bangladesh. Purpose of Study & Professional Plans My educational objective is to obtain a Ph.D. in Hydrogeology/Geochemistry, which I believe is a rapidly evolving field with an immense potential for research. My intention is to follow up with a post-doctoral research and pursue an academic career of research and teaching to experience the fulfillment of being at the forefront of a rapidly expanding and important field. A distinguished faculty, a milieu teeming with new ideas, and a Ph.D. program populated with motivated students are the features that motivated me to select Columbia University as the ideal place for my graduate studies. I am confident that I can meet the high standards set by the university. My years of undergraduate and graduate education have been an enriching experience, academically and otherwise, and I am determined to maintain a similarly high level of energy in my future endeavors.
  8. :hmm: :hmm: :hmm: Wow.......Thanks reactor and Panda77.......okay I'll post the SOP again :) :) :)
  9. Academic Background & Research Interests In this essay I outline my academic and extra-curricular accomplishments. Also discussed are my career objectives and the motivation to pursue the Ph.D. program in Hydrogeology/Geochemistry at the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Columbia University of New York. The graduate curriculum in Geology at The University of Dhaka, Bangladesh introduced me to a wide gamut of subjects, both in and outside the field. Various courses like Hydrogeochemistry & Groundwater contamination, Groundwater resources and Groundwater Modeling and some other courses like Geochemistry, Hydrology, Hydrogeology, and Engineering geology at undergraduate level have provided me with a strong footing in the theoretical concepts of Hydrogeology and Geochemistry. At the University of Dhaka, I have received the best possible graduate education in Geology in Bangladesh. Throughout, my scholastic records and achievements have been outstanding. I have consistently ranked in the top 5% of the students of my class. Throughout my undergraduate and graduate education, I have also been a keen participant in extra-curricular activities. I have taken active part in various cultural functions at the University of Dhaka. I am a lifetime member of the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society, where I have the opportunity to be involved in the Humanitarian Programs. Career Involvement: Over the past few years I have been involved in few research projects which contributed to my experience and knowledge. During my first job as a graduate research fellow in a project financed by the Ministry of Science & Information and Communication Technology, Government of the people’s republic of Bangladesh my job schedule included field data collection, sampling, monitoring, analysis and interpretation of seismological, geological, geophysical and hydrogeological data. My final year dissertation was on subsurface characterization & earthquake hazard assessment of Dhaka City constraints from geophysical investigations. In the meantime I was assigned to three research projects as junior geophysicist. Here, I got acquainted with a number of hydrogeological fields like geophysical investigations for deeper aquifer assessment, geophysical and hydrogeochemical studies under groundwater management and zoning study for repair and rehabilitation of deep tube wells, the causes of arsenic contamination in groundwater and its remediation for safe water. In January 2004, I was assigned to the Columbia university NIEHS/EPA superfund basic research project entitled, “Arsenic Mobilization in Bangladesh Groundwater” as a research fellow for six months. During that endeavor I have performed various responsibilities viz. water sampling for geochemical and isotope analysis of groundwater, groundwater and surface level fluctuation monitoring, relative head measurements, and understanding the distribution and mobilization of arsenic in the aquifers of the Araihazar upazila area of Bangladesh. Meanwhile in January 2004, I went to the Lakshmipur upazila of Bangladesh with the Columbia University research group to do an extensive fieldwork to help understand the behavior of Arsenic mobilization in groundwater. On this assignment, I have performed the electromagnetic conductivity (EM31) survey over there. I have also been involved in another research project entitled, “Transfert et transformation de la spéciation de l'arsenic dans la rhizosphère du riz résultant de l'irrigation par des eaux contaminées au Bangladesh.” (Transfer and transformation of the speciation of arsenic in the rhizosphere of the rice resulting from irrigation by waters polluted in Bangladesh)” funded by Equipe Physico-chimie aux interfaces, C.E.R.E.G.E. UMR 6536-CNRS, Europôle Méditerranéen de l'Arbois, BP 80, 13545 Aix-en-Provence Cedex, France. In this project, my responsibility involved conducting fieldwork and the collection of water, plant and sediment samples, Fe (II), Fe (II+III), and Phosphorus extraction from the collected sediment samples. At present, I am involved in a research project entitled “Deep aquifer database development project” funded by The Department for International Development (DFID) of UK and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The goal of this project is to develop a deep aquifer database for Bangladesh. Purpose of Study & Professional Plans My present educational objective is a Ph.D. in Hydrogeology/Geochemistry, which is a rapidly evolving field with an immense potential for research. My intention is to follow it up with a Post-Doctoral research, to pursue a career in research and experience the fulfilling achievements of being at the forefront of this vast expanding field. An extremely distinguished faculty, a milieu replete with academic activity, and a Ph.D. program which blends high quality course work and research facilities at the cutting edge of every sub-field are the factors which have motivated me to choose the Columbia University of New York for graduate studies. I believe the program offered will help me acquire the versatility needed to reach my full potential as a scientist. It would, therefore, be a privilege to be able to secure admission to pursue Ph.D. studies, with adequate financial assistance at the Columbia University of New York. I am confident that I will match the standards set by the university. The years of undergraduate and graduate education have been an enriching experience - both academically and otherwise, and I am determined to maintain the high levels of excellence throughout my career. :grad: :grad:
  10. sh4h4d4t

    please help

    Well Done Mr. Tom Cruise [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap]
  11. 1. 2310 = 2*3*5*7*11 When a number can be expressed as a product of n distinct primes, then it can be expressed as a product of 3 numbers in (3^(n-1) + 1)/2 ways So the solution is =(3^(5-1)+1)/2=41 2. The no is =60 3. that number should be in the form of 11x+5 = 7y+6 = 4z+3. 11x = 7y +1 x=2 ,y=3 satisfies above equation. So requird number = 27 when same no. is divided by 4,7,11 resp rem are 3,6,5.
  12. http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/2347/einsteinminkowskispacetimediag.gif Did the chicken really cross the road or did the road move beneath the chicken? Whether the chicken crossed the road, or the road crossed the chicken, depends upon your frame of reference. That's relativity !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  13. If the circumference is 15 Pi then 3 pi is correct man!!!!!!
  14. So, Now The circumference of the circle is 360 = 15 Pie So, This is Einstein's Logic
  15. Yeah that's surely a good idea :)
  16. I think bilash is correct manwiththemission2005 Probably you've forgotten about the 2 R in the word!!
  17. So why, I don't want to be a Moderator :D
  18. fang:tooth:: Fang:Canine tooth of a carnivorous animal; used to seize and tear its prey Tooth: :D Finger: :tup: Digit: A finger or toe in human beings or corresponding part in other vertebrates
  19. Thanks Coolpaggy n cridamour [color=Red][b]Formula 1. [/b][/color] [b]Short mom + fat dad = overweight kid[/b] [color=Blue][b]1945. A lone (American) indian is riding through New Mexico. Suddenly, a giant mushroom of smoke appears on the horizon. He slowly spells out..."E...equals...mc...squared...Hey, you don't have to roar if you just talk such nonsense!"[/b][/color] [b]Different responses to cold weather[/b] +15°C / 59°F This is as warm as it gets in Norway, so we'll start here. People in Spain wear winter-coats and gloves. The Norvegians are out in the sun, getting a tan. +10°C / 50°F The French are trying in vain to start their central heating. The Norvegians plant flowers in their gardens. +5°C / 41°F Italian cars won't start. The Norvegians are cruising in cabriolets. 0°C / 32°F Distilled water freezes. The water in Oslo Fjord gets a little thicker. -5°C / 23°F People in California almost freeze to death. The Norvegians have their final barbecue before winter. -10°C / 14°F The Brits start the heat in their houses. The Norvegians start using long sleeves. -20°C / -4°F The Aussies flee from Mallorca. The Norvegians end their Midsummer celebrations. Autumn is here. -30°C / -22°F People in Greece die from the cold and disappear from the face of the earth. The Norvegians start drying their laundry indoors. -40°C / -40°F Paris start cracking in the cold. The Norvegians stand in line at the hotdog stands. -50°C / -58°F > Polar bears start evacuating the North Pole. The Norvegian army postpones their winter survival training awaiting real winter weather. -70°C / -94°F The false Santa moves south. The Norvegian army goes out on winter survival training. -183°C / -297.4°F Microbes in food don't survive. The Norvegian cows complain that the farmers' hands are cold. -273°C / -459.4°F ALL atom-based movent halts. The Norvegians start saying "Faen, it's cold outside today." -300°C / -508°F Hell freezes over, Norway wins the Eurovision Song Contest.
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