Founded by creativity pioneer, Dr. E. Paul Torrance, Future Problem Solving Program International (FPSPI) stimulates critical and creative thinking skills, encourages students to develop a vision for the future, and prepares students for leadership roles. FPSPI engages students in creative problem solving within the curriculum and provides competitive opportunities. Future Problem Solving Program International involves thousands of students annually from Australia, Canada, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, and the United States. In 2011 Turkey and India were welcomed as new mentored areas.
| FPSPI Mission: To develop the ability of young people globally to design and promote positive futures using critical, creative thinking. |
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| Scholarship Recipients 2013 |
Mackenzie Yaryura
Southeast High School, Bradenton, Florida
Mackenzie Yaryura, a senior from Southeast High School in Bradenton, Florida, has been active in the Future Problem Solving Program since elementary school. She belongs to the Manatee County FPS Club. Her long list of FPS accomplishments include honors earned at the Affiliate and International levels in both Global Issues Problem Solving and Community Problem Solving. She is now going through the process to become a certified evaluator.
Mackenzie’s FPS skills serve her well in many ways. As a filmmaker and executive producer of a television production program Mackenzie relies on her ability to quickly analyze and solve problems. She balances her heavy class load and extracurricular interests while still finding time to lend a hand to others who may be struggling to pass a class or preparing for the job market.
We heartily congratulate her, and wish her the best in her future endeavors.
Paige Waterstreet
Zionsville Community High School, Whitestown, Indiana
Paige Waterstreet of Zionsville Community High School in Whitestown, Indiana, has been an award winning Scenario Writer and Global Issues Problem Solving team member for six years, and is now a Scenario Writing coach, a GIPS team mentor, as well as an evaluator for both areas in her Affiliate. She has been a tireless advocate for the FPS program in her area by writing grants for assistance, and by organizing young teams outside of school.
Some of Paige’s many interests include music, art, and other cultures. She credits FPS with helping her gain a world view, and has taken the opportunity to both travel abroad and to host visitors from other countries.
We congratulate Paige as she heads to college, and continues her service to FPS by coaching a new team through her college’s community outreach program.
Honorable Mention:
Allison Fisher, Norcross High School, Norcross, Georgia
Sienna Mayer, Academy for Science and Design, Nashua, New Hampshire
Emma Thomas, Coventry High School, Coventry, Connecticut
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| International Conference Topic 2013 Announced |
In celebration of International Women's Day, FPSPI is announcing the 2013 International Conference topic - Global Status of Women!
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| Donation Opportunities |
Future Problem Solving Program International has been developing the ability of young people globally to design and promote positive futures through critical, creative thinking.
Consider supporting Future Problem Solving Program International
and/or the FPSPI Scholarship Fund. Each dollar donated is applied in full to either the scholarship fund or FPSPI's products and services. Click on the image below to donate today!
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| Activities for Coaches Use in the Classroom |
Looking for activities to strengthen student success? Coaching ideas and tools can be found at the “Coaches & Students” tab at the “Activity” link! Each month, FPSPI will highlight a sample activity from one of the publications offered at the FPSPI Mart. |
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Evaluation of Future Problem Solving Program International
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The International Journal of Creativity and Problem Solving will be publishing an article by Treffinger, Selby, & Crume detailing their evaluation of FPSPI!
Preview the article by clicking: Evaluation of Future Problem Solving Program International |
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FPSPI: Catalyst for Talent Recognition and Development |
Future Problem Solving Program International’s new paper, Future Problem Solving Program International: Catalyst for Talent Recognition and Development, prepared by Dr. Donald Treffinger summarizes the relationships among creativity, problem solving, and talent development. The paper clarifies the important ways in which FPSPI applies and synthesizes those essential dimensions through its programs and activities. He notes the findings from a recent international program evaluation report (Treffinger, Selby, & Crumel, 2011, pp. 18, 134-135) in which many respondents recognized the important contributions FPSPI makes to meeting the unique needs of high-ability students.
The Future Problem Solving Program International (FPSPI) offers students of many ages a variety of opportunities to learn and apply thinking and problem solving skills that they will need for success throughout life. FPSPI’s components provide:
• opportunities for engagement and interaction among high-ability, like-minded people and to meet others who love the challenges of problem solving;
• affirmation that ‘it is all right to be smart and creative;’
• opportunities for academically talented students to “see others like themselves
achieving great things.”
Read the complete article for key messages regarding the value of FPSPI and to understand how the program links to educational standards. |
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We appreciate the hard work and dedication of those who demonstrate
continual support of FPSPI.
FPSPI is a proud supporter of National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) and World Council on Gifted and Talented Children (WCGTC). |
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Future Problem Solving Program International
2015 Grant Place
Melbourne, FL 32901
Phone: (800) 256-1499
Fax: 321.768.0097
E-mail: mail@fpspi.org |
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