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Future Problem Solving Program International (FPSPI) Inc.

Indialantic, Florida, USA

About

Future Problem Solving Program International (FPSPI) is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to equipping students with essential critical and creative thinking skills. The program focuses on addressing complex hypothetical future scenarios through a structured problem-solving methodology. FPSPI engages thousands of students annually from over 14 countries, primarily serving those in grades 4 through 12. Its core mission is to empower young people to envision and create positive futures by fostering advanced critical and creative thinking abilities. The organization employs a distinctive six-step problem-solving methodology, offering diverse components such as Global Issues Problem Solving, Community Problem Solving, and Scenario Writing. These initiatives are designed to cultivate leadership, communication, and collaborative abilities crucial for navigating future challenges. FPSPI hosts an annual International Conference, bringing together top problem solvers from across the globe. This event serves as a prestigious platform to celebrate achievements in critical thinking, teamwork, and global collaboration, inspiring participants to become agents of positive change.

Affiliations

National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP)Global network of affiliatesUNESCO (recognized for promoting problem-solving skills)

Programs Offered

  • Global Issues Problem Solving (GIPS)
  • Community Problem Solving (CmPS)
  • Scenario Writing
  • Scenario Performance (Storytelling)
  • Action-based Problem Solving (AbPS)
  • Future Problem Solving Challenges
  • Presentation of Action Plan

Achievements

  • Engages thousands of students annually from over 14 countries
  • Hosts an annual International Conference for champion problem solvers
  • Develops critical and creative thinking skills in K-12 students globally
  • Over 50 years of equipping problem-solvers

Opportunities from Future Problem Solving Program International (FPSPI) Inc.

Competition

FPSPI Storytelling Competition

by Future Problem Solving Program International (FPSPI) Inc.

An individual oral storytelling competition where students perform a futuristic narrative on global topics, developing creativity and public speaking skills.

👶For children ages 9–18
🌐Online or in-person
💰$110 registration
Artistic Expression
Competition

FPSPI Creative Writing Competition

by Future Problem Solving Program International (FPSPI) Inc.

An international creative writing competition for students in grades 4-12 to write futuristic stories on global topics, developing critical and creative thinking skills.

👶For children ages 9–18
🌐Online or in-person
💰$110 registration
Artistic Expression
Competition

FPSPI Global Issues Problem Solving (GIPS) Competition

by Future Problem Solving Program International (FPSPI) Inc.

The Future Problem Solving Program International (FPSPI) offers the Global Issues Problem Solving (GIPS) competition, a global educational program.

👶For children ages 9–17
🌐Online or in-person
💰$135 registration
Academic Excellence
Competition

Community Projects Competition by FPSPI

by Future Problem Solving Program International (FPSPI) Inc.

A project-based competition where students in grades 4-12 tackle real-world community issues using a creative problem-solving process.

👶For children ages 9–18
🌐Online or in-person
💰$795 registration
Academic Excellence

Contact Information

Quick Facts

Type
Educational NGO
Founded
1974
Opportunities
30000

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