Monday, December 10, 2001: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM

Golden Ballroom(Convention Center, Level 1)

Formal Conference--Student Affairs: Student Debates: Genetically Modified Organisms

The use of GMOS in agriculture will lead to increased levels of biological diversity in agroecosystems.

Introduction: Louisiana State University

Pro: University of Nebraska

Con: Pennsylvania State University

Releasing insects that have been genetically modified to be incapable of vectoring human diseases is safe and ethical.

Introduction: University of Nebraska

Pro: University of Kentucky

Con: University of Georgia

Crops that are genetically modified using transgenic approaches require stricter regulations than crops modified by conventional crop breeding approaches.

Introduction: University of Kentucky

Pro: Louisiana State University

Con: University of Illinois