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Event Details
Event Details
Description
Description
Participants research the annual topic and subtopics and prepare for a debate against a team from another chapter. Teams are instructed to take either the pro or con side of a selected subtopic, submit a summary of references, and use their research to support their assigned position. The quality of a team’s debate determines semifinalists and finalists.
Mentor
Mentor
Emmett Cumbler (emmett.cumbler@s.stemk12.org)
Career Cluster
Career Cluster
Communications Technology
Theme or Problem
Theme or Problem
Artificial Intelligence in Medicine
Topic 1: AI diagnostic tools should be allowed to make medical decisions without final approval from a physician.
Topic 2: The use of AI in healthcare will improve access to care more than it will increase medical bias.
Topic 3: Patients should have the right to know when AI is involved in their diagnosis or treatment plan.
Team Size
Team Size
2 people
State Details
State Details
# of Teams at State: 2
State Pre-submission Required?: No
National Details
National Details
# Teams at Nationals: 3 per state
National Pre-submission Required?: No
Event Documents
Event Documents
HS - Debating Technological Issues.pdfThis document is the event outline, procedure, rules, and rubric for the National level competition.
These changes only apply to how the event is run at the State Conference
There will not be a semifinal round at the State Conference.
These changes apply to the event at all levels
8/24/26
Official Rating Form, Go No Go:
Documentation Portfolio (two [2] complete copies required):
PRELIMINARY ROUND
Debate Procedures
B. Teams will have one (1) minute to prepare.
2027-2028 General Rules.pdfThese guidelines apply to all events, even if not specifically mentioned in the individual event guide
2027-2028 HS Resources and AI Reflection.pdfRequired for certain events, to be added in the document portfolio where indicated.
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