Spring 2026 Falcon Discovery Seminar Special Topics

Social Media, the Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Our particular wicked problem concerns social media: the good it does for society (e.g., connections and shared perspectives) and the bad it does for society (e.g., information biases and unrealistic expectations). You will explore ways to mitigate the bad, while keeping the good. We will also explore creativity, what it is, how to access it, and how to apply it to the wicked problem.

Instructor: Andy Aylesworth, Marketing

FDS 100-1

M/Th | 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM

The Truth Matters – Learning to Find and Use It

In a world saturated with information—much of it biased, incomplete, or conflicting—the ability to seek the truth is not just a scholarly pursuit; it’s a vital life skill. This course invites students to explore what it means to seek the truth in a complicated world and how to use that truth to make sound, responsible decisions.

Instructor: Marc Firenze, Computer Information Systems

FDS 100-2

M/W | 3:30 PM - 4:50 PM

The American Dream: A Myth That Shapes Our Reality

Description TBD

Instructor: Jane Griffin, Modern Languages

FDS 100-3

M/Th | 2:00 PM - 3:20 PM