Hi, I'm Phil Colbert, a Computer Science instructor and your FIG guide to learning more about the environmental data that impacts all of our lives. In addition to teaching at the University of Oregon, I'm also co-founder of a company that assists in monitoring environmental data that began by monitoring the construction-related dust and emissions from the rebuild of the World Trade Center as the One World Trade Center. Academically, I have an MS in Computer Science, and a BS in Physical Science. Why Physical Science? For over 20 years I've been a consultant combining my computer skills with my passion for the sciences to research, develop, and sell software, and sometimes hardware, solutions. I could list my accomplishments, but I'd rather discuss your goals, and encourage you to try, and as often happens with software and with business, fail; failure is often the best teacher, so I strive to never give up! Let's try, succeed, fail, and learn together! 

Email: pcolbert@uoregon.edu
 

Hi!! My name is Emeline (pronounced Emma-Line, but you can call me Emmie if you want to!), my pronouns are she/her/hers, and I’m the 2025 FIG assistant for Analyzing Our Environments! I was in a FIG my freshman year, and I found that it made my transition into college a lot easier. It was great to meet a couple of people who were similar to me right off the bat.


I’m originally from Tampa, Florida, but I’ve lived all over the United States. I first moved to Eugene in my Junior year of high school and found that it was unlike any place I’d ever been. I was head over heels in love with it! 


In the fall, I’ll be a third year student and getting my BS in Spatial Data Science & Technologies. Music has always been a very important part of my life, arguably the most important part. I currently play 4 instruments, but I’ll probably be on my 5th by the time you meet me! 


In my free time, I love watching movies, hiking, and playing video games. I’m full of recommendations for all three, so feel free to reach out! I’m so excited to get to work with the incoming class of 2028, and can’t wait to meet you all! <3 

Want to connect with your FA? Email figs@uoregon.edu to get connected!