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ViewAttendees 15

Plenary

Student Debates: Transforming Entomology to Adapt to Global Concerns

Tuesday, November 2, 2021
1:00 PM – 4:05 PM MT
Location: Colorado Convention Center, Mile High Ballroom

In-Person Student Competition

Presentations:

  • 1:00 PM – 1:05 PM MT
    Introductory remarks

    Presenting Author: Patricia Prade

  • 1:05 PM – 1:10 PM MT
    Topic 1, Unbiased Introduction: Non-native insect introduction is an ethical approach for counteracting proliferation and overpopulation of consumers

    Presenting Author: Sarah D. Elzay – Oklahoma State University

    Presenting Author: Ramandeep Kaur Sandhi – Cornell University

  • 1:10 PM – 1:16 PM MT
    Topic 1, Team 1: North Carolina State University (faculty advisor – Dr. Hannah Burrack)

    Presenting Author: Andrew S. Freedman – North Carolina State University

    Co-Author: DeShae Dillard – North Carolina State University

    Co-Author: Sean D. Gresham – North Carolina State University

    Co-Author: Ashley Marin Morris – University of Florida

    Co-Author: Daniela T. Pezzini – North Carolina State University

  • 1:16 PM – 1:22 PM MT
    Topic 1, Team 2: Auburn University (faculty advisor – Dr. David Held)

    Presenting Author: Seun Olaitan Oladipupo – Auburn University

    Co-Author: Elijah P. Carroll – Auburn University

    Co-Author: Richard Orion Murphy – Auburn University/Graduate Student

    Co-Author: Festus Kehinde Ajibefun – Kansas State University

    Co-Author: Luis Mendez – Auburn University

  • 1:22 PM – 1:27 PM MT
    Cross-examination of NCSU by Auburn
  • 1:27 PM – 1:32 PM MT
    First rebuttal by NCSU
  • 1:32 PM – 1:37 PM MT
    Cross-examination of Auburn by NCSU
  • 1:37 PM – 1:42 PM MT
    First rebuttal by Auburn
  • 1:42 PM – 1:46 PM MT
    Second rebuttal by NCSU
  • 1:46 PM – 1:50 PM MT
    Second rebuttal by Auburn
  • 1:50 PM – 2:00 PM MT
    Questions from judges and audience
  • 2:00 PM – 2:05 PM MT
    Break
  • 2:05 PM – 2:10 PM MT
    Topic 2, Unbiased Introduction: What is the best technology to control undesirable insect pests in urban and agricultural settings?

    Presenting Author: Katherine Arnold – New Mexico State University

  • 2:10 PM – 2:16 PM MT
    Topic 2, Team 1: University of Florida (faculty advisor – Dr. Rachel Mallinger)

    Presenting Author: Kendall J. Stacey – University of Florida

    Co-Author: Katherine Carroll – University of Florida

    Co-Author: Lillie M. Rooney – University of Florida

    Co-Author: Yasmin Tavares – University of Florida

    Co-Author: Jasleen Kaur – University of Florida

  • 2:16 PM – 2:22 PM MT
    Topic 2, Team 2: Virginia Tech (faculty advisor – Dr. Doug Pfeiffer)

    Presenting Author: Jared E. Dyer – Virginia Tech AHS AREC

    Co-Author: Na Xie – Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

    Co-Author: John P. Schepis – Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

    Co-Author: Jason T. Bielski – Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

  • 2:22 PM – 2:27 PM MT
    Cross-examination of UF by VT
  • 2:27 PM – 2:32 PM MT
    First rebuttal by UF
  • 2:32 PM – 2:37 PM MT
    Cross-examination of VT by UF
  • 2:37 PM – 2:42 PM MT
    First rebuttal by VT
  • 2:42 PM – 2:46 PM MT
    Second rebuttal by UF
  • 2:46 PM – 2:50 PM MT
    Second rebuttal by VT
  • 2:50 PM – 3:00 PM MT
    Questions from judges and audience
  • 3:00 PM – 3:05 PM MT
    Break
  • 3:05 PM – 3:10 PM MT
    Topic 3, Unbiased Introduction: Compared to other solutions, like plant-based diets, insect farming is the best method to address rising human global food and nutrient supply demands

    Presenting Author: Victoria Pickens – Kansas State University

  • 3:10 PM – 3:16 PM MT
    Topic 3, Team 1: University of Florida, Purdue, Michigan State (faculty advisor – Dr. Zsofia Szendrei)

    Presenting Author: Kayleigh Courard Hauri – Michigan State University

    Co-Author: John J. Ternest – University of Florida

    Co-Author: Scott Gula – Purdue University

    Co-Author: Jacob Pecenka – Purdue University

    Co-Author: Natalie Constancio – Michigan State University

  • 3:16 PM – 3:22 PM MT
    Topic 3, Team 2: Washington State University (faculty advisor – Dr. David Crowder)

    Presenting Author: Emily Rampone – Washington State University

    Co-Author: Dowen Jocson – Washington State University

    Co-Author: Mario Luppino – Washington State University

    Co-Author: Emily Rendleman – Washington State University

    Co-Author: Stephen O. Onayemi – Washington State University

  • 3:22 PM – 3:27 PM MT
    Cross-examination of UF/MSU/Purdue by WSU
  • 3:27 PM – 3:32 PM MT
    First rebuttal by UF/MSU/Purdue
  • 3:32 PM – 3:37 PM MT
    Cross-examination of WSU by UF/MSU/Purdue
  • 3:37 PM – 3:42 PM MT
    First rebuttal by WSU
  • 3:42 PM – 3:46 PM MT
    Second rebuttal by UF/MSU/Purdue
  • 3:46 PM – 3:50 PM MT
    Second rebuttal by WSU
  • 3:50 PM – 4:00 PM MT
    Questions from judges and audience
  • 4:00 PM – 4:05 PM MT
    Concluding remarks