Student Debates

Tuesday, November 12, 2013: 1:30 PM-4:30 PM
Ballroom D (Austin Convention Center)
Organizer :
Carey R. Minteer


1:30 PM
Welcoming Remarks
1:40 PM
Unbiased Introduction (University of Arkansas), Topic 1: What is the Best Individual Solution to Preserving the World's Current Biodiversity?
Jessica Hartshorn, University of Arkansas
1:45 PM
Team 1 (Mississippi State University, faculty advisor - Jeff Gore), Topic 1: What is the Best Individual Solution to Preserving the World's Current Biodiversity?
Andrew Adams, Mississippi State University ; Jose Portugal, Mississippi State University ; Breanna Lyle, Mississippi State University ; Clinton Woods, Mississippi State University
1:52 PM
Cross-Examination of Team 1 by Team 2 for Topic 1
1:55 PM
Team 2 (Texas A&M University, faculty advisor - Raul F. Medina), Topic 1: What is the Best Individual Solution to Preserving the World's Current Biodiversity?
Meaghan Pimsler, Texas A&M University ; Suhas Vyavhare, Texas A&M University ; Ordom Brian Huot, Texas A&M University ; Luciano Cosme, Texas A&M University ; Lue Cuttiford, Texas A&M University
2:02 PM
Cross-Examination of Team 2 by Team 1 for Topic 1
2:05 PM
First Rebuttal by Team 2 for Topic 1
2:08 PM
First Rebuttal by Team 1 for Topic 1
2:11 PM
Second Rebuttal by Team 2 for Topic 1
2:14 PM
Second Rebuttal by Team 1 for Topic 1
2:17 PM
Questions from Judges and Audience for Topic 1
2:27 PM
Break
2:37 PM
Unbiased Introduction (Oklahoma State University, faculty advisor - Justin Talley), Topic 2: Using Citizen Scientists to Collect Data in Scientific Experiments
Trisha Dubie, Oklahoma State University ; Kenneth E. Masloski, Oklahoma State University ; Allison Giguere, Oklahoma State University ; J. Sunny Evans, Oklahoma State University ; Shane McMurry, Oklahoma State University
2:42 PM
Pro Team (Louisiana State University, faculty advisor - Gregg Henderson), Topic 2: Using Citizen Scientists to Collect Data in Scientific Experiments
Matt VanWeelden, Louisiana State University ; Blake E. Wilson, Louisiana State University ; Nathan Mercer, Louisiana State University ; Brittany Owens, Louisiana State University
2:49 PM
Cross-Examination by Con Team for Topic 2
2:52 PM
Con Team (Florida A&M, faculty advisor - Raymond Hix), Topic 2: Using Citizen Scientists to Collect Data in Scientific Experiments
Courtnee Eddington, Florida A&M University ; Julius Eason, Florida A&M University ; Angela Galette, Florida A&M University
2:59 PM
Cross-examination by Pro Team for Topic 2
3:02 PM
First Rebuttal by Con Team Topic 2
3:05 PM
First Rebuttal by Pro Team for Topic 2
3:08 PM
Second Rebuttal by Con Team for Topic 2
3:11 PM
Second Rebuttal by Pro Team for Topic 2
3:14 PM
Questions from Judges and Audience for Topic 2
3:24 PM
Break
3:34 PM
Unbiased Introduction, Topic 3: Using GMOs to Increase Food-Security in Regions Where the Technology is not Universally Accepted
Fazila Yousuf, Charles Sturt University ; Akua Konadu Antwi-Agyakwa, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
3:39 PM
Pro Team (Auburn University, faculty advisor - David Held), Topic 3: Using GMOs to Increase Food-Security in Regions Where the Technology is not Universally Accepted
Tolulope Morawo, Auburn University ; Olufemi Ajayi, Dept. of Entomology & Plant Pathology, Auburn University ; Julian Golec, Auburn University ; Joseph Disi, Auburn University ; Matthew Burrows, Auburn University
3:46 PM
Cross-Examination by Con Team for Topic 3
3:49 PM
Con Team (UC Davis, faculty advisor - Larry Godfrey), Topic 3: Using GMOs to Increase Food-Security in Regions Where the Technology is not Universally Accepted
Mohammad-Amir Aghaee, University of California ; Matan Shelomi, University of California, Davis ; Irina Shapiro, University of California ; Danny Klittich, University of California
3:56 PM
Cross-Examination by Pro Team for Topic 3
3:59 PM
First Rebuttal by Con Team for Topic 3
4:02 PM
First Rebuttal by Pro Team for Topic 3
4:05 PM
Second Rebuttal by Con Team for Topic 3
4:08 PM
Second Rebuttal by Pro Team for Topic 3
4:11 PM
Questions from Judges and Audience for Topic 3
4:21 PM
Concluding Remarks
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