【正文】 s. Hence, by add ressing only one ponent of a system separately, the EPA failed to see the ramifications of our apparent solution. This myopic approach to environment al remediation monly subverts our good intentions to solve environmental problems and demonstrates a lack of understanding of how interrelated syste ms work. It is my goal to aid in our understanding of environmental pollutio n on a global scale by not only researching the fate and transport of contam inants, but also by analyzing how our current philosophies and policies affe ct these problems. By applying an interdisciplinary approach to both the spe cific scientific and technical aspects of a problem and by thoroughly analyz ing social and cultural factors, I believe I can more effectively in analyze the true extent of our pollution problem and help to determine an appropria te preparation for this work, my undergraduate degree in environ mental studies has provided me with a solid foundation in both the sciences and state and federal environmental policy. My undergraduate emphasis in haz ardous materials has given me a broad knowledge of the types of chemical rel eases mon in both developed and undeveloped countries and their chemical and physical effects upon the environment. Through graduate and postgraduat e research, I hope to further enhance this knowledge by studying the effects of chemicals monly used in industry cycles on specific environmental partments such as bay wetlands and partitioning to other partments such a s XXXX. In my graduate study, I would also like to expand my undergraduate s tudy of environmental law by increasing my knowledge of the law to the area of land use and its relationship to contaminant fate and transport. In addit ion to my academic background, I believe that my work experience will also p lay a key role in helping me find success in my graduate and postgraduate s tudies. For the last ten years I have held a number of management positions in business. While these positions have not specifically related to environm ental work, the experience has provided me with invaluable insight into how both large and small panies operate. The perspective of business manageme nt is badly needed in the environmental field where time and again we discov er that environmental pliance can best be achieved by understanding busin ess practices and tailoring pliance measures so that panies can remain profitable and be environmentally responsible. In addition to understanding the perspectives of business management, my work experience has provided me with other skills that will contribute to my success in the graduate progra m. In 1986,I founded a retail product/services pany, Bay Area Audio, whic h specialized in mercial media center design and installation. As the pany抯 president over a sixyear period, I was responsible for managing all aspects of operations, including marketing and customer relations. This expe rience provided me with the opportunity to conduct market research to cultiv ate new customers, engage in media relations, grow profitability while maint aining budget accountability, and manage large groups of people. As a result of the marketing campaigns that I developed, revenues increased from $100,0 00 in 1986 to over $2 million in 1991. I believe the experience in market re search and media relations will be particularly helpful in the environmental field since many environmental issues involve public 1991, I sold my interest in Bay Area Audio to gain experience in the hightechnolo gy sector. Since 1991,I have held a number of management positions for pu ter hardware and software panies. This experience has been invaluable in providing me the opportunity to be involved in leading edge Internet softwar e technology. As the main purpose of the Internet and internetrelated softw are is to enhance munications, I have played a key role in developing pro ducts that provide people with one of today抯 most valuable resources info rmation. Working in this market has also given me the opportunity to manage large software projects involving dozens of people. Of particular relevance to my pursuit of postgraduate environmental studies, is my experience devel oping global scale corporate websites for panies such as Silicon Graphics , UltraTech Stepper, and Philips Semiconductors. These projects involved wor king closely with the particular pany抯 environmental, health, and safety departments to effectively municate health and safety information to tho usands of employees. I believe that the Internet will be an invaluable tool in both the research and implementation of environmental solutions and that my experience in the puter field will prove invaluable towards this n conclusion, I believe that I have much to offer San Jose State抯 graduate environmental studies program. To successfully e to grips with environmen tal contamination, we must understand how a specific problem fits within a l arger framework from both an ecological and social perspective. I believe th at the bination of my educational background with my work experience will provide me with the essential tools to substantially contribute to workable and successful solutions. Given the opportunity to pursue graduate work in environmental studies, I will contribute to effectively bringing new informa tion to light on environmental problems and their solutions, accounting for all related cultural, industrial and environmental factors. Overall, I belie ve that San Jose State can help me achieve my goals by providing the advance d tools and knowledge necessary to focus on environmental problems utilizing an interdisciplinary approach so as to have an overall positive net impact on protecting the environment for generations to e. ******************************************