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What is ASU Forensics? College forensics is competitive speech and debate. As a team,  we travel to universities and colleges around the country competing against other schools for recognition and trophies. This academic sport is a great way to use the critical thinking skills acquired here at ASU. ASU Forensics is now in its 110th year, and we here at ASU are proud to be part of such a longstanding tradition of excellence.

The Hugh Downs School of Human Communication is pleased to welcome Adam Symonds as the School's new Director of Forensics. Adam is a former CEDA Nationals Champion and First Round NDT debater from Whitman College. He has coached students to the Semifinals of the CEDA Nationals and twice to the Quarterfinals of the National Debate Tournament. Adam holds an M.A. in Human Communication from CSU Fullerton and an M.A. in Communication from the University of Southern California. He is currently ABD in the Communication Ph.D. program at USC.

Adam will begin his duties as Director of Forensics at Arizona State University commencing August 2008 as a lecturer, teaching courses and coaching.

Office location: Stauffer Hall, Room 434

Forensics Squad Room: Matthews Hall 3

Phone:
direct line: 480.965.5147
Fax: 480.965.4291

Email:
Adam.Symonds@asu.edu