Cybersecurity
Resolved: The use of ethical hacking techniques in schools is an ethical and effective method for teaching cybersecurity.
USF Tech Duels × CyberBay
October 14, 2025 — Tampa, FL
Tournament DebateFeatured at CyberBay ConferenceCollaboration with USF Students
Debate Topics
AI
Resolved: Universities should prohibit the use of AI generative tools, such as ChatGPT, in academic writing.
Debaters (USF Students)
Debate 1 — Cyber Security
Topic: Ethical Hacking in EducationPro
- Sean Peppers
- James Ma
- Miguel Mateo Osorio Vela
Con
- Tam Dang
- Sanae Elmachhour
- Christodulos Nikiforou
Debate 2 — AI in the Classroom
Topic: Generative AI in Academic WritingPro
- Ananya Gullapally
- Dave Onyemaechi
- Lahari Yadlapalli
Con
- Michael Maldonado Cruz
- Maazin Shaikh
Roster provided by USF organizers. Names and pairings subject to change.
Judges
Emilio Salabarria Sr.
Cyber Florida
Michelle Angelo Dantas Rocha
Cyber Florida
James Jacobs
Cyber Florida
Mark Koulianos
USF