A Trip Down Memory Lane Faculty and FIG Assistant

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FIG Faculty: Thomas Giachietti

My name is Thomas, I’ll be the instructor for our FIG A Trip Down Memory Lane. I am a volcanologist, assistant professor in the Department of Earth Sciences. I am one of the lucky persons who is living his passion as I have wanted to become a volcanologist since I was a young teenager. Before that, I wanted to be an archeologist and I have always been very interested in history in general ever since. That is why I decided to couple these interests in this FIG in which we will see how scientific and literary study can be combined to investigate what we can learn about past natural disasters from the traces they leave buried both in the ground and in cultural memory. 

Aside from having my dream job, I am also living and working in a country that is not mine, I am French. I moved to the United States about eight years ago after completing all my studies in France and I arrived in Eugene only four years ago, after two years in Texas and another two in Michigan. So, like most of you, the U of O was very new for me when I moved to Oregon, and I’ll be very happy to share with you not only my knowledge about volcanoes and earthquakes, but also what I’ve learnt about this University and college life for the last four years.  

Please do not hesitate to contact Roman or me if you have any questions concerning my teaching, the course, or the university in general. I am very excited to welcome you here and remember that I am here to help you succeed. 

Email: tgiachet@uoregon.edu

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FIG Assistant: Roman Cole

Hey everyone, my name is Roman Cole and I will be your FIG Assistant for A Trip Down Memory Lane. I am super excited to meet everyone and get started! I was born and raised here in Oregon and love everything this state has to offer. I am a big skier, mountain biker, and fly-fisherman and I always love meeting folks with similar interests! I will be a second year BA student majoring in Journalism and minoring in Sports Business. Having been a part of a FIG during my first year I am excited to come full circle and help support the program and incoming students. I cannot wait to get to know all of you better as part of the FIG and beyond. Feel free to reach out with any questions regarding school stuff, your first term, or just college life here in  general! Again, looking forward to fall term and meeting you all! Go Ducks!

Email: roco@uoregon.edu