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Title

Transforming entomology to adapt to global concerns: 2021 student debates.

Authors

Prade, Patricia; Sandhi, Ramandeep Kaur; Elzay, Sarah DePaolo; Arnold, Katherine; Pickens, Victoria; Freedman, Andrew; Dillard, DeShae; Gresham, Sean; Morris, Ashley; Pezzini, Daniela; Oladipupo, Seun O; Carroll, Elijah P; Murphy, Richard O; Ajibefun, Festus K; Mendez, Luis M; Carroll, Katherine; Kaur, Jasleen; Rooney, Lillie M; Stacey, Kendall; Tavares, Yasmin

Abstract

The 2021 Student Debates of the Entomological Society of America (ESA) were held at the Annual Meeting in Denver, CO. The event was organized by the Student Debates Subcommittee (SDS) of the Student Affairs Committee (SAC). The theme of the 2021 Student Debates was "Transforming Entomology to Adapt to Global Concerns", with 3 topics. Each topic had an unbiased introduction and 2 teams. The debate topics were (i) Nonnative insect introduction is an ethical approach for counteracting proliferation and overpopulation of consumers, (ii) What is the best technology to control undesirable insect pests in urban and agricultural settings? and (iii) Compared to other solutions, like plant-based diets, insect farming is the best method to address rising human global food and nutrient supply demands. Unbiased introduction speakers and teams had approximately 6 months to prepare for their presentations.

Subjects

INTRODUCED insects; INSECT pest control; ENTOMOLOGY; PLANT-based diet; FOOD supply

Publication

Journal of Insect Science, 2023, Vol 23, Issue 4, p1

ISSN

1536-2442

Publication type

Academic Journal

DOI

10.1093/jisesa/iead064