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Event Details
Event Details
Description
Description
Following the onsite random selection of a technology topic from a group of pre-conference posted topics, participants work to prepare for and deliver a debate-style presentation, in which they explain opposing views of the selected topic.
Mentors
Mentors
Ethan Liu (ethan.liu@s.stemk12.org)
Mrs. Soubeiga (kate.soubeiga@stemk12.org)
Career Cluster
Career Cluster
Communications Technology
Theme or Problem
Theme or Problem
Topics:
The Use of AI to Write News Articles
Requiring Coding as a Core Subject in Middle School
Virtual Reality Replacing Physical Labs in High School Science Classes
Medical Tourism as a Means of Accessible Treatment Options
Robots in Elderly & Child Care
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
MS - Challenging Technology 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 be only one round of competition.
These changes apply to the event at all levels
No National Guide updates as of 8/22/26
2026-2027 MS General Rules.pdfThese guidelines apply to all events, even if not specifically mentioned in the individual event guide
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