What Forensics Has Meant to Me: Peter O’Konski

In 2020, when all classes were online at UO, I took the CHC’s debate course taught by Trond Jacobsen, Ph.D. Even virtually, Trond’s commitment to facilitating rigorous research and high-quality discourse shone through. Now more than ever in this age of misinformation, being able to research the truth, recognize when others are using bad-faith arguments, and eloquently defend the facts are vital skills. Forensics should absolutely continue to be taught at the CHC.

Peter O’Konski, 2023 (undergrad) + 2025 (master’s program) Communication Disorders and Sciences