applying to Department of Geology and Geophysics, Texas A&M University to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Geophysics starting in Fall 2014 semester. I am interested in Reservoir Geophysics, particularly in Rock Physics, AVO and inversion of seismic data. I am excited by the prospect of conducting research and developing my technical competencies in Geophysics, and I believe I would make an excellent doctoral candidate. My exposure in Reservoir Geophysics started since I took the “Seismic Inversion
my O and A levels. My bachelor degree in Applied Geology led me to acquire a strong background of concepts such as structural Geology, Basics of Geophysics, Exploration Geophysics, Physics of the Earth and Petroleum geology. With extensive research and discussions with my professors and professionals linked with oil and gas industry, I chose Geophysics as my area of interest for my graduation. I was then recruited by BGP International (one of the major Geological and Geophysical servicing company)
Science: Why Stop Now? Science is a wondrous thing that has enabled human beings to do many things that our ancestors would have only dreamt of. In today's world we are able to talk to people we have never met, all over the world, via the Internet. We can fly to other planets, cure horrible diseases, and human life span. The list goes far beyond what I have mentioned here, and I see no reason why it should not extend even further into our future.Some people however, believe that we stop exploring
Jose Carlos Espinoza J15040959 05.19.17 GLY1010 Geology Assignment 1. Mineralogy - This field is the science that studies minerals, their crystalline and structures, and their properties. A mineralogist should be working on being able to know the properties of minerals by studying and testing them. INTERNET RESOURCES: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mineralogy http://www.environmentalscience.org/career/mineralogist 2. Igneous Petrology - It is the part of geology that is in charge
technologies which included the airship, electricity and the automobile. Most of Alfred Wegener’s significant interests at a young age were exploration, geophysics, and meteorology. At first, Alfred Wegener studied mathematics and astronomy in the city of Berlin and Heidelberg. However, Alfred Wegener was soon drawn into meteorology, and geophysics. Alfred Wegener and his brother, Kurt Wegener, both enjoyed hiking, mountain climbing, kiting, ballooning and sailing. Furthermore, Alfred Wegener went
The definition of archaeology is using the information from analysis of artefacts, the excavation of sites and physical remains to study the human prehistory and history (Oxford Living Dictionaries n.d.) which is similar to the definition given by Renfrew and Bahn (2016, p.12) that archaeology is study of the past society and human from their material culture. The book was written by Renfrew and Bahn (2016, p.13) also suggests that archaeology has two perspectives which are history and science. To
The year is 2061. Ordinary astronomy enthusiasts and seasoned astrophysicists alike flock to the darkest, most obscure corners of the Earth to witness the return of what is arguably the most famous near-Earth object in history. This celebrated occurrence is known as the perihelion of Halley’s Comet, and though its observance dates back to at least 239 B.C., the man responsible for accurately analyzing its repeated occurrences and calculating its seventy-five year orbit is no other than Edmond Halley
and Malaysia. According to CNN's articles, this fire was caused by an annual burning of land for the production of pulp, paper and palm oil on the Indonesian islands of Sumatra and Kalimantan. According to Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency, this a crime against is humanity. Most of this fire incidents were contributed by farmers who slash and burn peat forest to make way for agricultural land. Indonesia is one of the largest producers of palm oil in the world, their economy
1.0 Topic Definition Plate Tectonics is a scientific theory which study how the Earth’s plates are driven and shaped by geological forces to keep them in constant movement. The theory explains the present-day tectonic behavior of the Earth, particularly the global distribution of mountain building, earthquake activity, and volcanism in a series of linear belt. (Pitman, W.C., 2007) Plate Tectonics explains geomagnetic and geothermal phenomena, magma and orogenesis, and it clarify the global mid-ocean
the morning of Thursday September 19th at 7:17:47 and was the most destructive is registered in the history of Mexico City. The epicenter was located off the coast of Michoacan and Guerrero. Its magnitude was 8.1, according to the Institute of Geophysics of the UNAM, lasting nearly four minutes, of which one minute and thirty seconds correspond to the period of greatest
WHO: Hydrologists, also known as “water chemists” are essentially scientists who specialize in soil culture, geology, aquatic biology, statistics, forestry, hydrogeology, chemistry, mathematical modeling, and database management. Fundamentally, they are the scientists who monitor water use and resources by analyzing the water cycle. Hydrologists examine the different physical properties and characteristics, distribution patterns, and circulation pathways of water above and below the earth’s surface
This analysis over “Grade Inflation Gone Wild” will discuss whether Rojstaczer has written this editorial solely to convince readers of his opinion, or does Rojstaczer present a credible claim in higher education’s grade inflation. Rojstaczer is a geophysics Professor at Duke University. Therefore, in his situation he is at an optimal position to witness problems concerning college grade inflation. Rojstaczer explains, “…students walk into a classroom knowing that they can go through the motions and
Former professor of geophysics, Stuart Rojstaczer, in his informative op-ed piece, “Grade Inflation Gone Wild,” featured in “Christian Science Monitior(2009),” investigates grade inflation among universities today. Rojstaczer’s purpose is to inform and educate universities on the inflation of grades, and how an A has become the average grade among those schools. He adopts a dismissive tone when generalizing and addressing the students on their behaviors and actions. Rojstaczer found over 80 universities
Ozlem Arslan Staring work in the science sector 1. List 10 organisations that use science, include in your list local and national organisations. 2. Describe the role of scientists in the organisations. NHS Scientists working with NHS use their knowledge of science to diagnose diseases and provide the correct treatment for their patients. They use microscopes, computers and other hi-tech laboratory equipment to carry out a range of laboratory and scientific tests to investigate various medical conditions
to be. Their aim is always to work economically as well as safely. The diverse topics covered by petroleum engineering are closely related to the earth sciences. Petroleum engineering topics include economics, geology, geochemistry, geomechanics, geophysics, oil drilling, geopolitics, knowledge management, seismology, team building, teamwork, tectonics, thermodynamics, well logging, well completion, oil and gas production, reservoir development, and pipelining. A petroleum engineer must acquire knowledge
Biodiversity loss can occur in many ways and this cause is very bad for the human , and the other species and the environment. These can lead down the surviving environment and mostly everyone living in that environment will suffer. There will be global warming, causing the earth to get warm and hot. Biological diversity, or biodiversity, is the term given to describe the number, variety and variability of living organisms and how these change from one location to another, and over time. Biodiversity
Polarimetry (Theoretical Chapter) In our experiment it’s important to determine some parameters of magnetized plasma. For this purpose, two kinds of optical diagnostics will be used: Interferometry and Polarimetry. Interferometry is used to determine density gradients and thereby the density via Abel Transformation. Polarimetry gives information about the Stokes Components of a laser beam and thereby the Faraday Rotation in order to determine the integrated underlaying B-Field strength. This chapter
For volcanoes, local governments should establish an exclusion zone and evacuate the citizens who live inside, as well as gather emergency funds and basic provisions (In the Path of a Killer Volcano). They can also build dams to prevent mudflows, as has been the case at Mount Sakurajima (McDowell 650). In contrast, earthquakes are too short-noticed and brief to necessitate evacuation. Instead, national and local governments should collaborate to ensure that buildings, roads, and bridges susceptible
In his career of fascinating research, Larry Peterson has specialized in the geophysics and geology. Not bound by his specific major, Peterson was puzzled by the disappearance of the Mayan peoples. By using his studies to examine the layers of Earth’s crust Peterson hoped to find clues, and possibly the hidden answer, the strange demise of the Mayan Civilization. The Mayans lived thousands of years ago and mysteriously vanished between the years 800 and 1000 A.D. (Peterson 2005) Theories of the Mayan
this program as the department houses interesting faculty members actively engaged in research activities which predominantly coincide with my preferred research areas. In addition, I have gathered that, the Munich GeoCenter also houses interesting geophysics and geodesy research centers, which I can work with in a multi-disciplinary research projects. Besides the formal schooling, studying in the Federal Republic of Germany is important in its own right, for it can broaden my perspective and positively