CND-US, December 12, 1999 (US99-019)
CND-US Editors
US Regional, No. US99-019
December 12, 1999
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1. New Brief (1 Item) ................................................... 10
2. Immigration Visa Numbers for December 1999 ........................... 60
3. Information Exchange: (2 Items)
China Visa Situation, Report by IEF Education Foundation;
Chinese Student Visa Criteria, From Source in China ............. 118
4. Job Opportunity (10 Items) .......................................... 250
5. Conference for Worldwide Chinese Young Chemists (CWCYC-3) ............ 67
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1. New Brief (1 Item) ................................................... 10
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(1) A Chinese Lady Killed by Gunman
From: Jianping Zhang <zhan...@pop.service.ohio-state.edu> 11/23/99
A chinese lady was killed by a gunman during a robbery/carjack
attempt behind her apartment complex on Nov. 19 in a north side
of Columbus, Ohio. Please show your support to her family.
Details please see
http://www.geocities.com/WallStreet/Bureau/7265/wu.pdf
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2. Immigration Visa Numbers for December 1999 ........................... 60
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Source: World Journal, November 11, 1999
Compiled and Translated by Bo Xiong for CND-US
The U.S. State Department's Visa Bulletin for November 1999:
(Note: the dates in the parentheses are those for the previous month)
I. Employment-Based
1st (Workers with Current for most countries, for Mainland
extraordinary skills) China: Current (Current)
2nd (Advanced degree
holders and special Current for most countries, for Mainland
skilled workers): China: Current (Current)
3rd (Skilled workers
and Professionals): Current for most countries, for Mainland
China: Current (Current)
3rd (Other workers): For most countries including Mainland China:
September 1, 1993 (July 15, 1993)
4th (Special Immigrants): Current for most countries including Mainland
China (Current)
4th (Religious Workers): For most countries including Mainland China:
Current (Current)
5th (Employment-creation): Current for most countries including Mainland
China (Current)
5th (Targeted Employment Current for most countries including Mainland
Areas): China (Current)
II. Family-Based Preference Dates Are as Follows:
1st (Unmarried children For most countries including Mainland China:
of U.S. citizens): September 15, 1998 (August 15, 1998)
2A (Exempt from per
country limit): For most countries including Mainland China:
September 15, 1995 (August 8, 1995)
2A (Subject to per
country limit): For most countries including Mainland China:
September 15, 1995 (August 8, 1995)
(2A: Spouses and children of permanent residents)
2B (Adult children of For most countries including Mainland China:
permanent residents): November 22, 1992 (November 1, 1992)
3rd (Married children For most countries including Mainland China:
of U.S. citizens): October 8, 1995 (September 22, 1995)
4th (Sisters and brothers For most countries including Mainland China:
of adult U.S. citizens): September 22, 1988 (September 8, 1988)
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3. Information Exchange: (2 Items)
China Visa Situation, Report by IEF Education Foundation;
Chinese Student Visa Criteria, From Source in China ............. 118
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(1) China Visa Situation, Report by IEF Education Foundation;
From: Stephen Smith
Fri Dec 10, 1999
After viewing the message posted on Inter-L on November 23rd by Brenda
Robinson (her message is included at the bottom for reference) in response
to Roslyn Hamman's question about the visa situation for students from
China, we feel that it behooves us to share our experiences from our
recent trip to China.
_FromNovember 10th - 19th, the IEF Education Foundation led a U.S.
education delegation to China. The delegation's agenda included
participating in three-day education exhibitions in both Beijing and
Shanghai; meetings with officials from the Chinese Ministry of Education,
China Education Association for International Exchange, as well as
prominent Chinese universities; and briefings by U.S. officials at the
U.S. Embassy in Beijing and the Consulate in Shanghai.
According to information we received from the U.S. Embassy in Beijing and
the Consulate in Shanghai, over half of student visa applications are
being approved for applicants in the cities of Beijing, Shanghai, and
Guangzhou. However, the approval rates are not as high in other cities
such as Chengdu. An encouraging sign is that the number of Chinese
students studying in the U.S. increased from 47,000 in 1998 to 51,000 in
1999. We were not given a breakdown as to how many visas were granted to
graduate students vs. undergraduate or community college applicants, but
we were assured that all applications are adjudicated on a case-by-case
basis and that visas are being granted on all academic levels.
It is relevant to point out that, based upon the statistics from the
1997-98 edition of "Open Doors," China ranked fourth among countries of
origin for international students enrolled in U.S. community colleges.
Our impressions of the U.S. consular officials in China were positive;
they maintain a high degree of professionalism under extremely demanding
circumstances. We learned that the current visa situation in China cannot
be blamed solely on them. After meeting face-to-face with thousands of
Chinese students, one thing that became evident is that many students are
totally uneducated about the U.S. educational system and the visa
application process. Consequently, many Chinese students are not
preparing themselves properly for visa interviews.
Among our other findings was that some local agencies and publishers in
China have given incorrect information to students through ready-made
"cookbooks" claiming to have the secrets on how to apply to U.S. schools,
how to apply for scholarships, how to obtain student visas, and so on.
This sort of misinformation needs to be countered with the actual facts
from U.S. educational institutions and other reputable educational
organizations. Education fairs, seminars, and workshops can do much to
improve the situation.
We feel our first trip to China was very fruitful, yet there is much more
to be explored. We welcome comments and advice from our colleagues.
Please send your ideas to Stephen Smith (e-mail: stls...@ief-usa.org),
chair of the Committee on American Leadership in International Education
(CALIE). CALIE was formed to provide a channel for expressing concerns
about, and seeking solutions to, issues confronting U.S. efforts to
promote American education internationally. CALIE is scheduled to present
its findings in the "Current Issues in International Recruitment" session
at the upcoming national NAFSA conference in San Diego in May, 2000.
Signed,
Dr. Patrick Fong
Executive Director
IEF Education Foundation
Stephen L. Smith
Director, East Coast Office
IEF Education Foundation
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(2) Chinese Student Visa Criteria, From Source in China
From: Brenda Robinson
Date: Tuesday, November 23, 1999 12:19 PM
In response to Roslyn Hamman's question about visas for students from
China, I will summarize the information given to me by folks in China
who must remain nameless.
PLEASE NOTE: This is UNOFFICIAL information, though highly reliable.
In order for a Chinese student to obtain a visa for study in the US,
the following are criteria used by the US Embassies/Consulates:
- Applicant is over 35 years of age;
- Applicant is applying for a GRADUATE degree, and has the requisite
academic credentials for admission to the graduate program;
- Applicant has at least a 550 (213) TOEFL;
- Applicant has a spouse and child which he/she is leaving behind
in China;
- Applicant has an IAP-66, requiring return to China upon completion
of degree OR is applying only for a short-term academic program;
- IAP-66 indicates sufficient funding for applicant.
In addition, the applicant must be supported by his/her university for
graduate study in the US. VERY rarely, will people who are currently out
of academic be granted visas, and these take a lot of support documents,
both from Chinese and US business firms.
Applicants may be applying for a short-term program in the US, but all the
other requisites apply. Short-term requires an IAP-66. F-1 visas generally
are not being given.
The bottom line is that undergraduates (to community colleges and 4 year
schools), young students, unmarried students, non-parents, unprepared
students, are not obtaining visas.
The prognosis for the future is not good. This situation is expected to
last for some time.
Brenda Robinson
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4. Job Opportunity (10 Items) .......................................... 250
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(1) Postdoc in Newrophysiology Available
From: Zixiu Xiang <zxi...@nb.utmem.edu> 11/4/99
A postdoctoral neurophysiology position is available immediately to study
modulation of synaptic function and neuronal activity patterns using
whole-cell patch clamp recordings in junction with calcium imaging and
immunohistochemistry techniques in brain slice and organotypic culture
preperations. Background in electrophysiology is preferred. Send CV and
names of three references to
Zixiu Xiang, Ph.D. Dept. of Anatomy and Neurobiology University of
Tennessee, College of Medicine 875 Monroe Ave. Memphis, TN 38163
Email: zxi...@nb.utmem.edu
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(2) Research Position at Dept. of IEat Florida State Univeristy
From: Charlie Liu <l...@wombat.eng.fsu.edu> 11/7/1999
A research position is available at the Department of Industrial
Engineering at the Florida State University. A master or Ph.D. in ME, EE,
IE or related fields is required. Professional training and hand-on
experience with acoustic emission technique and signal processing are
desirable. Projects involve system development and application in
detection of surface defects, such as scratches, during a surface
polishing process. Please send (by e-mail) a cover letter providing a
brief description of your past/current research projects, and the names
and addresses of three references to Qing Liu at l...@eng.fsu.edu
-- Qing Liu Qing (Charlie) Liu Department of Industrial Engineering
FAMU-FSU College of Engineering 2525 Pottsdamer Street Tallahassee, Fl
32310 Phone: (850)410-6310 Fax: (850)410-6342
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(3) EE Graduate Assistant Positions for EE, Physics, and ME Majors
From: Ming-Cheng Cheng <mch...@uno.edu> 11/7/99
2 EE graduate assistant positions are available in the EE Dept.,
University of New Orleans for Spring, Summer, and/or Fall 2000. Applicants
should meet at least one of the following requirements:
(1) BS or MS degree in EE or other related fields with experience in
VLSI design. The candiates must be familiar with MOS device operation
and commercial device simulation tools, Medici or Atlas. Candidates who
are familiar with finite-difference or finite-element techniques will
be
considered first.
(2) BS or MS degree in Physics, EE or other related fields with strong
solid-
state physics and quantum mechanics background. The candiates must
have
strong finite-difference or finite-element background.
(3) MS degree in ME, CE or other related fields who is willing to change to
the EE major. The candidate must have substantial experience in
numerical
techniques for solving multi-dimensional hydrodynamic, Euler and/or
Navior-Stokes equations. Previous publication experience in fluid
dynamics
or hydrodynamics are required. Preference will be given to the
candiate
who is familiar with PVM or MPI.
TOEFL and GRE requirements:
TOEFL minimum, 550
GRE minimum, 760 Quantitative
Applicants who are interested in obtaining the gradaute degree in these
research areas should email their resumes to mch...@uno.edu (including
their phone numbers, email addresses, B.S. & M.S. GPA's, TOEFL & GRE scores,
thesis titles, publications - if any, and information on experience related
to the research subjects). Only the qualified candidates will be contacted
for more detailed information (such as copies of BS & MS transcripts,
diplomas, TOEFL & GRE scores, and publications). For the position in Spring
2000, only the applicant who is currently in US will be considered.
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(4) Technician Position, NYC
From: Da-Neng Wang <wa...@mcbi-34.med.nyu.edu> 11/15/99
A research technician position is available at the Skirball Institute of
Biomolecular Medicine, New York University Medical Center, New York City.=
The candidate will be working on the biochemistry of integral membrane
proteins involved in ion or nutrient transport. The aim of the research is
to determine the protein structures at high resolution using electron and
X-ray crystallography and to understand the mechanisms of transport across
the membrane.
The person is expected to work on protein biochemistry and to carry out
daily lab supervision and maintenance. Successful applicant should have a
very solid background in protein biochemistry or chemistry. Experience in
Ni-affinity, ion-exchange, and size-exclusion chromatography, SDS-PAGE,
FPLC, HPLC, Western blot, and protein functional assays would be
desirable. Prior experience in molecular biology would be an advantage.
The person should also be willing to learn new techniques and will have
chances to work independently.
The Skirball Institute will offer a salary commensurable with experience
plus an excellent benefits package, including medical/dental/prescription
drug plans, four weeks of paid vacation and free NYU tuition. The position
is available immediately. Please send a c.v., and names of two
professional references to,
Dr. D.N. Wang
Skirball Institute of Biomolecular Medicine
New York University of Medical Center
540 First Avenue
New York, NY 10016
Tel: (212)-263-8634
Fax: (212)-263-8951
E-mail: j...@saturn.med.nyu.edu
http://saturn.med.nyu.edu/groups/WangLab/
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(5) Environmental Scientist Position Available
From: zhan...@epamail.epa.gov 11/19/99
A senior environmental modeler position is available to support US EPA's
Lake Michigan Mass Balance Project. The primary responsibility for this
position is to carry out a 3-D sediment transport modeling project for
Lake Michigan. Qualified candidates must be familiar with hydrodynamic
modeling and sediment transportation, and must have hands-on experience
and publications on this field.
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Xin Zhang
Large Lakes Research Station
9311 Groh Road
Grosse Ile, Michigan
48138
Email: zhan...@epamail.epa.gov
Tel: (734) 692-7631
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(6) York University, Toronto Seeks Four Environmental Positions
From: "Xiaowen Li" <l...@thames.bu.edu> 11/19/1999
The Faculty of Environmental Studies at York University in Toronto invites
applications for the following four tenure-stream teaching positions. The
four appointments are effective July 1, 2000, will be at the Assistant
Professor level. They are described below.
i) INSTRUCTOR OF GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) AND PLANNING
Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and planning applications should
have a strong base in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and
Planning. A critical perspective on the applications of GIS is essential.
Expertise in Remote Sensing and/or Resource Management will be considered
an asset. This is an international search and applications are invited
from all qualified candidates. The deadline for receipt of applications is
January 3, 2000.
ii) INSTRUCTOR OF PLANNING
Applicants for planning should demonstrate competence in the field of
planning with a specialization in one or more of the following areas,
multi cultural planning; community development; governance of urban
regions; democratic planning processes; sustainable regional planning;
bioregional planning; or sustainable cities. The deadline for receipt of
applications is December 15, 1999.
iii) ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN (LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE)
York University is also seeking to hire an instructor in Environmental
Design (landscape architecture). The applicant should have a focus on
design processes and outcomes. A fundamental knowledge of principles of
both the ecology of natural systems and human interactions with the built
environment is also required. The successful candidate will play a key
role in the new Certificate in Environmental Landscape Design Program.
Deadline for receipt of application is January 15, 2000.
iv) INSTRUCTOR OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT
York University wishes to hire an educator in health and the environment.=
Applicants should have expertise in the area of environments and human
health, and in one or more of the following areas: health and global
environmental change; gender, health and environments; environmental
aspects of health promotion; environmental health advocacy; health and the
built environment; relationships between environmental policy and health;
and participatory aspects of environmental health research. Deadline for
receipt of applications is January 10, 2000.
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(7) IISD SEEKS AN ENERGY ECONOMIST
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), based in
Winnipeg, Manitoba, wishes to hires an energy economist. IISD will be the
Canadian leader in a Canada - India partnership to examine how government
budgeting instruments and processes can be modified to increase energy
efficiency and move towards sustainable development. The Indian partner is
the Tata Energy Research Institute (TERI). Other components of the project
involve examining the Clean Development Mechanism in the Asian context,
and a training program for Indian middle managers, including a month spent
in Canada and the U.S. The economist will spend about two thirds of his or
her time conducting research on the topics of energy policy and green
budget reform in Canada and working with the team at TERI conducting the
equivalent research in India. This will include writing research reports
and making presentations regarding progress and results in the project.
The successful candidate will have a graduate degree in economics, with an
emphasis on energy economics or public finance. In addition, demonstrated
research and writing skills are essential, along with project organization
and management experience. International experience with the developing
world (particularly India) will be an asset. Compensation is in the range
of $45,000 to $50,000 plus a competitive benefit package. Send your
application to the, Manager, HR and Administration, International
Institute for Sustainable Development, 6th Floor, 161, Portage Ave. E.,
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 0Y4, Fax (204) 958-7710, E-mail in...@iisd.ca Go to
the website at http://iisd.ca/
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(8) BOSTON UNIVERSITY SEEKS ASSISTANT PROFESSORS OF ENVIRONMENT
The Department of Geography and the Center for Energy and Environmental
Studies at Boston University seek candidates for a joint tenure track
position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in September 2000 in
the general area of Environmental Policy/Natural Resource Management.
Interest in participating in undergraduate and graduate programs in
environmental and natural resource analysis and policy is essential.
Candidates must have a strong commitment to teaching and research, and
preferably have a background in the economic aspects of environmental and
natural resource issues or economic geography. Opportunities exist for
collaboration with colleagues in ecological economics, environmental law,
natural resource modeling, environmental science, third world development,
transportation, and regional science. Applicants should submit a CV, a
statement of teaching and research interests, and three letters of
recommendation. Review of applications will begin on November 15, 1999 and
will continue until the position is filled. Electronic submissions should
be in Postscript or pdf format. Boston University is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer. Apply Dr. William Anderson,
Chairman, Search Committee, Department of Geography, 675 Commonwealth
Avenue, e-mail ban...@bu.edu.
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(9) WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY, VIRGINIA
WANTS A DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Washington and Lee University invites applications and nominations for
Director of the Environmental Studies Program. The position is
tenure-track at the associate or full professor level and will include
programmatic responsibilities, scholarship, and a reduced teaching load.
The successful candidate will have a doctorate, a distinguished record of
scholarship and teaching, demonstrated success in interdisciplinary work,
and an understanding of scholarship in science, policy, ethics, and
humanities related to the study of environment. Review of applications
will begin December 15, 1999, and continue until the position is
filled. Applicants should submit a letter of interest describing their
qualifications and experience, a curriculum vitae, and the names,
addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references to
Kenneth P. Ruscio, Associate Professor and Chair, Environmental
Studies Search Committee, Washington and Lee University, Lexington,
Virginia 24450, ph. 540-463-8915, fax 540-463-8639, email rus...@wlu.edu
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5. Conference for Worldwide Chinese Young Chemists (CWCYC-3) ............ 67
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(1) Third Conference for Worldwide Chinese Young Chemists (CWCYC-3)
From: Xuan Cheng, <xch...@xmu.edu.cn>, Nov 16, 1999.
Forwarded by: Jian-Min LI
Third Conference for Worldwide Chinese Young Chemists (CWCYC-3)
Xiamen, China. December 20-23, 2000
You are cordially invited to participate in the Third Conference for
Worldwide Chinese Young Chemists (CWCYC-3) to be held in Xiamen, China, on
December 20-23, 2000. The conference will be devoted to the frontiers in
Chemistry. The main objective of the conference is to provide an
international forum for worldwide Chinese young chemists to exchange
ideas, discuss recent progress and to promote cooperations and friendship.
We look forward to welcoming you to this conference in Xiamen.
Location
Xiamen is a scenic port city on the southeastern coast of China. It is
also a Special Economic Zone of China. It is known as "the pearl of the
East Sea" due to its prosperous culture and education along with its
developed economy. Xiamen enjoys an agreeable climate, with springs all
around the year. It has abundant tourist resources. Xiamen now has been
ranked on the top-ten key tourist cities, with excellent transportation,
communication, and entertaining facilities. Xiamen International Airport
hosts more than 40 domestic airlines as well as 6 international airlines.=
Scientific Program
The scientific program of the conference will consist of plenary lectures,
keynote lectures, contributed papers (oral and poster). The Conference
will focus on frontier topics of chemistry.
Language
The official language of the conference is English. No simultaneous
translation will be provided.
Conference Chairman: Si-Gang SUN
Secretaries: Xuan CHENG, Pei-Qian HUANG, Li-Ren JIN,
Da-Hai SUN, Xin XU, You-Zhu YUAN
Key Dates:
Oct. 31, 1999: Return of Preliminary Registration Form
Jan. 31, 2000: Second Circular
May 31, 2000: Submission of Abstract and Registration
Oct. 31, 2000: Third Circular
Dec. 20-23, 2000: Conference
Correspondence:
Prof. Xin XU (Secretary-general)
Department of Chemistry
Xiamen University
Xiamen 361005, CHINA
Tel: +86-592-2186405, +86-592-2181600. Fax: +86-592-2183047
Email: cwc...@xmu.edu.cn. Http://www.xmu.edu.cn
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