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24 - 25 Competition Season
Real World Topics

Each year FPSPI selects and announces 5 topics for those competing in various FPSPI competitions (namely Global Issues Problem Solving, Storytelling, Creative Writing, and Learning). These 5 topics are used for Practice Problems One and Two, the Qualifying Problem, Affiliate Bowls, and finally, International Conference. 

 

Got a topic idea for FPSPI? Submit one here!

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Civics & Society

Practice Problem 1 - Global Issues Deadline Oct. 5, 2024 by Noon

How might food security issues of availability, access, and affordability essential for living a healthy life impact society in the future?

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Science & Technology

Practice Problem 2 - Global Issues Deadline Nov. 16, 2024 by Noon

How might rising sea levels impact our coastlines, industries, and people’s lives in the future?

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Business & Economics

Qualifying Problem - Global Issues Deadline January 28, 2025 by Noon

How might the agricultural industry adapt to the needs of feeding a growing world population in the future?

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Science & Technology

Affiliate Finals Problem - March 21 & 22, 2025

How might the use of nanotechnology in medicine, healthcare, and other industries affect humanity in the future?

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International Conference

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We invite regional affiliate champions to attend our International Conference and compete alongside their peers. We will announce a fifth problem topic on March 1, 2025 for use at our world finals event on June 4-8, 2025 at Indiana University in Bloomington.

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