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 

Hello everyone! My name is Sofie and I’m so excited to be to be one of your FIG assistants this upcoming fall!  I will be a junior pursuing a BS in Neuroscience and Psychology with a minor in Interdisciplinary Cognitive Science.

I am from Sunrise, Florida and am still getting used to the weather change! I love reading, watching movies, playing video games, and hanging out with my dogs (and the rest of my family of course).

I am so excited to get to know you all better! If you have any questions about this upcoming term do not be afraid to contact me. You can reach out for academics, college adjustment or even a niche topic you just need to rant about.  I am always willing to have a conversation regardless of the topic!

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