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.
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?
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?
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?
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?
International Conference
TBD
TBD
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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