Associate Professor of Communication
Pacific Lutheran University
Justin Eckstein (PhD) is a distinguished scholar and practitioner in argumentation. Dr. Eckstein has made contributions to the academic discourse through his recently published book, “Sound Tactics,” his co-edited collection “Cookery,” and numerous peer-reviewed articles. Eckstein’s expertise is grounded in decades of competitive debate experience, spanning various formats at local, national, and international levels.
This practical knowledge has informed his academic work and led to innovative applications in real-world settings. Dr. Eckstein worked the past 10 years with state debate coalitions designing and organizing candidate debates for both local and national offices. In higher ed spaces, Dr. Eckstein has pioneered the implementation of circular debate formats which fosters more engaging and inclusive forms of democratic engagement.