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description of the intended area of study
What sparked your interest in this field?
What do you hope to do once you graduate?
What is your long-term goal?
the study area that i want is in engineeering. At first my interest sparked when an event goes on in my school, which is build something useful for society by using Arduino Set. i was new that time, still have much to learn , but learning about engineering seems interesting to me. Eventhough there are tough times like the machine doesnt work, the codes suddenly disappear, we still manage to done a great job on that. I learned an important lesson : the project we do is to help elders' homes with our machine that might be an idea for the future used. In the homes, many young people work there in the meaning of helping the elders. Even at that age, I recognized the value they put on helping those around them. This gain my interest a lot in this kind of field.
I have been planning a career in geological sciences for several years, but as an undergraduate I concentrated on getting a solid background in math and science. After graduation, I took a job to allow myself time to thoroughly think through my plans and to expose myself to a variety of work situations. This strategy has been very valuable to me in rounding out my career plans.
During the past 18 months I have had firsthand experience with computers in a wide array of business applications. This has stimulated me to think about ways in which computers could be used for scientific research. One idea that particularly fascinates me is mathematical modeling of natural systems, and I think those kinds of techniques could be put to good use in geological science. I have always enjoyed and been strong in areas that require logical, analytical thought, and I am anxious to combine my interest in earth science with my knowledge of, and aptitude for, computer-related work. There are several specific areas that I have already studied that I think would lend themselves to research based on computing techniques, including mineral phase relations in igneous petrology and several topics in structural geology.
I have had both lecture/lab and field courses in structural geology, as well as a short module dealing with plate tectonics, and I am very interested in the whole area. I would like to explore structural geology and tectonics further at the graduate level. I am also interested in learning more about geophysics. I plan to focus on all these areas in graduate school while at the same time continuing to build up my overall knowledge of geology.
My ultimate academic goal is to earn a Ph.D., but enrolling first in a master's program will enable me to explore my various interests and make a more informed decision about which specific discipline I will want to study in depth. As far as long-term plans, I hope to get a position at auniversity or other institution where I can indulge my primary impulse, which is to be involved in scientific research, and also try my hand at teaching.
My decision to focus on math and science as an undergraduate and to explore the computer industry after college has equipped me with a unique set of strengths to offer this program. The depth of my interest in geology has only grown in my time away from academia, and although I have identified several possible areas of specialization through prior studies, I look forward to contributing my fresh perspective on all subjects.