On Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, Boise State’s School for the Digital Future and national championship debate team the Talkin’ Broncos will partner for a student-led conversation about artificial intelligence in education.
The event will feature students from the Talkin’ Broncos team in a series of debates centered on topics related to AI in education. Attendees will hear about AI in the classroom, the role of student voices in this discussion and more. The debate format will present arguments representing opposing perspectives, empowering attendees to think critically about the issue.
“The goal is to start that conversation,” said Allie Hampton, Talkin’ Broncos president and a senior majoring in interdisciplinary studies in the School for the Digital Future. “AI is going to be the biggest conversation of our generation.”
The event presents a unique opportunity for students to hear new perspectives and give voice to their own experiences. After the debate portion, students will break out into groups to discuss their thoughts on AI in education.
The event will also have something to offer faculty. “A lot of times faculty say that they want to listen to student voices,” Hampton said. “This is a great opportunity for that to actively happen.”
For Boise State community members unfamiliar with the Talkin’ Broncos, this is a chance to see the national championship-winning scholars in action. Last year, the team emerged as undefeated national champions, besting debaters from over 50 institutions including Rice University, University of Alabama and Arizona State University.
“Debate isn’t a spectator sport,” Hampton said. “I think this is a really cool opportunity for people to see what we actually are.”
The debate is open to all audiences and will include free pizza for in-person attendees. Doors open at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 10 in The Space, located on the 2nd floor of the Albertsons Library. There is also a virtual option for those who can’t make it to campus.