Elements of Success 2 FIG Instructor and Assistant

 

FIG Instructor: Kenyon Plummer

Greetings! My name is Kenyon Plummer, Math/Science Learning Specialist in the TAEC. I’ll be the instructor for the Elements of Success FIG where we will explore ideas, tools, and strategies that contribute to effective learning in STEM classes here at UO. Several pieces of my own experience have brought me to my role and teaching this class. I grew up in the south, and took a gap year before landing at UO for my graduate work in chemistry. Chemistry satisfied my deep interest in understanding our physical world, but I found each transition—to each place, to each school, other types of transitions—very challenging. I even dropped out of my graduate program for a while. With the support of friends and advisors, I successfully completed my graduate degree and identified an interest in supporting education. During grad school, I developed interests beyond chemistry in understanding how we learn and working with STEM students. Outside of work, I enjoy the outdoors, climbing, playing Dance Dance Revolution, reading, and spending quality time with friends and family. I look forward to working and learning together with students in the Elements of Success FIG!

Email: lplummer@uoregon.edu 

 

FIG Assistant: Carmen

Hello! My name is Carmen (they/she) and I will be your FA for Elements of Success 2! I'm studying Human Physiology with a minor in Disability Studies. I'm originally from Dublin, California, but I've really enjoyed exploring Eugene! I was in this FIG as a freshman last year, so I'm very excited to be working alongside Kenyon this fall to help shape your first year, and to experience the FIG again from a new perspective. In my free time, I love sleeping in, hiking, crafting (specifically crochet and junk journaling), baking, curating Pinterest boards, listening to new albums, and staying in to watch a good movie. Let me know if you have any recommendations! 

I'm very excited to meet you all, please feel free to reach out with any questions, concerns, excitements, or if you just want to introduce yourself. See you in the fall!
 

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