2008 ESA Annual Meeting, November 16-19, 2008: Student Debate: The Impacts of Genetically Modified Organisms in Entomology

Student Debate: The Impacts of Genetically Modified Organisms in Entomology

Organizers:

Anne L. Nielsen and Roxanne Burrus

Student debate format introduction
Anne L. Nielsen, Rutgers University

Introduction: Genetically modified disease vectors should be incorporated into vector-borne control programs because they decrease disease transmission and spread, while reducing environmental risk
Kimberly Skyrm, Oregon State University; Jennifer Bergh, Oregon State University

Introduction: GMO's should be incorporated into management programs for insect pests to reduce insecticide use while providing acceptable protection against all pests and improve crop yield
David R. Coyle, University of Wisconsin

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Introduction: Current evaluation procedures of GMOs are adequate to determine their long-term impacts on the environment and human health
Cheri Abraham, Mississippi State University

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PRO: Genetically modified disease vectors should be incorporated into vector-borne control programs because they decrease disease transmission and spread, while reducing environmental risk
Gloria I. Giraldo-Calderón, Purdue University; Kapil Raje, Purdue University; Janice van Zee, Purdue University; Victoria Caceres, Purdue University; Venu Margam, Purdue University; Diana Castilho, Purdue University

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PRO: GMOs should be incorporated into management programs for insect pests to reduce insecticide use while providing acceptable protection against all pests and improve crop yield
Andrew Boswell, Texas A&M; Therese Catanach, Texas A&M; Jordan Coburn, Texas A&M; Aubrey Colvin, Texas A&M

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PRO: Current evaluation procedures of GMOs are adequate to determine their long-term impacts on the environment and human health
Jamie Fuest, University of Georgia; Shaku Nair, University of Georgia; Joseph Shimat Villanassery, University of Georgia; Krishna Bayareddy, University of Georgia

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Cross-examination by CON Team: 1st debate

Cross-examination by CON Team: 2nd debate

Cross-examination by CON Team: 3rd debate

CON: Genetically modified disease vectors should be incorporated into vector-borne control programs because they decrease disease transmission and spread, while reducing environmental risk
Lori R. Shapiro, Pennsylvania State University; Dan Schmehl, Pennsylvania State University; Maya Nehme, Pennsylvania State University; Robert Anderson, Pennsylvania State University

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CON: GMO's should be incorporated into management programs for insect pests to reduce insecticide use while providing acceptable protection against all pests and improve yield
Ashfaq A. Sial, Washington State University; Bonnie Ohler, Washington State University; Jeremy Buchman, Washington State University; Nicolai Wiman, Washington State University

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CON: Current evaluation procedures of GMOs are adequate to determine their long-term impacts on the environment and human health
Jonathan D. Willis, University of Tennessee; Paul Rhodes, University of Tennessee; Anais Torrijos Castagnola, University of Tennessee; Kristen Renee Abney, University of Tennessee

Audio File Recorded presentation

Cross-examination by PRO Team: 1st debate

Cross-examination by PRO Team: 2nd debate

Cross-examination by PRO Team: 3rd debate

Rebuttal by PRO Team: 1st debate

Rebuttal by PRO Team: 2nd debate

Rebuttal by PRO Team: 3rd debate

Rebuttal by CON Team: 1st debate

Rebuttal by CON Team: 2nd debate

Rebuttal by CON Team: 3rd debate

2nd rebuttal by PRO Team: 1st debate

2nd rebuttal by PRO Team: 2nd debate

2nd rebuttal by PRO Team: 3rd debate

2nd rebuttal by CON Team: 1st debate

2nd rebuttal by CON Team: 2nd debate

2nd rebuttal by CON Team: 3rd debate

Judges' questions: 1st debate

Judges' questions: 2nd debate

Judges' questions: 3rd debate

Break

Break

Concluding Remarks

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