Students in the College of Arts and Sciences presented their First-Year Seminar (FYS100P) projects for the Annual FYS Symposium in the Gengras Student Union on Friday, December 5. A&S alumni and faculty judged the students’ collaborative presentations.
All first-year A&S students are required to take the FYS course to help develop and enhance writing, speaking, teamwork, and critical thinking skills. Students study diverse topics with all FYS courses are led by full-time faculty members.
Here are this year’s winning presentations:
Best Demonstration of Creative Thinking
Economic Inequalities and Psychology with Assistant Professor of Psychology Jon Gordils
Judged by: Susan Cardillo, Lauren Cook, Julie Sochacki, and Paola Sacchetti
Best Demonstration of Critical Thinking
Media Consumption and Disinformation with Professor of Digital Media and Journalism Sundeep Muppidi
Judged by: Adam Silver, Kevin Beck, Kelly McGeever, and Michelle Rabideau
Most Interdisciplinary Presentation
Humans and Humanoid Machines with Professor of English Mark Blackwell
Judged by: Margaret Tarampi, Judy Wyman, and Tatum Krause
Most Professional Presentation
Social Media: Boosting or Busting Society? With Applied Associate Professor of Communication Adam Chiara
Judged by alumni: Eric Litsky, Olaleye Onikuyide, and Janel MacDermot
Inclusive Excellence and Belonging Award
Pop Culture, Identity, and You, with Professor of Communication Jack Banks
Judged by: Cindy Thomas-Charles, Shivangi Nangia, Kristin Comeforo, and Dakota Nanton
Student Choice Award
Beauty, Body Image, & Backlash with Professor of Psychology Mala Matacin
Voted on by A&S First Year Seminar students