The Zuckerman Forum is a new initiative at NYU aimed at encouraging academic and intellectual discourse throughout the University. The competition takes place at the undergraduate level, but through its course will provide a true Forum for critical argument between undergraduates, graduate students, and distinguished faculty.

The Zuckerman Forum offers an excellent chance for students to develop their public speaking skills with a great incentive. All undergraduate students are urged to participate regardless of prior debate or public speaking experience. Multiple resources will be offered to students interested in competing, including partner placement, public speaking training sessions, research sessions about the debate topic, and useful research links on The Zuckerman Forum's web site. Additionally, NYU faculty are invited to work with students in preparing for the competition.