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2022-23

Problem #1 E-Waste
Problem #2 Digital Realities
Qualifying Problem Robotic Workforce
Affiliate Bowl “Throw Away” Society
International Conference Currency

2021-22

Problem #1 Water Supply
Problem #2 Building Green
Qualifying Problem Insects
Affiliate Bowl Mining
International Conference Antibiotic Resistance

2020-21

Problem #1 Youth in Competitive Sports
Problem #2 Wearable Technology
Qualifying Problem Human Environmental Impact
Affiliate Bowl Personalized Medicine
International Conference Neurotechnology

2019-20

Problem #1 International Travel
Problem #2 Sleep Patterns
Qualifying Problem Gamification
Affiliate Bowl Living in Poverty
International Conference Terraforming

2018-19

Problem #1 Mission to Moon, Mars, and Beyond
Problem #2 Drones
Qualifying Problem Food Loss & Waste
Affiliate Bowl Coping with Stress
International Conference De-Extinction

2017-18

Problem #1 Spread of Infectious Disease
Problem #2 Toxic Materials
Qualifying Problem Philanthrocapitalism
Affiliate Bowl Cloud Storage
International Conference Criminal Justice Systems

2016-17

Problem #1 Educational Disparities
Problem #2 It’s All in the Genes
Qualifying Problem 3D Printing
Affiliate Bowl Identity Theft
International Conference Biosecurity

2015-16

Problem #1 Treatment of Animals
Problem #2 Disappearing Languages
Qualifying Problem Recovering from Natural Disaster
Affiliate Bowl The Global Workplace
International Conference Energy of the Future

2014-15

Problem #1 The Impact of Social Media
Problem #2 Processed Foods
Qualifying Problem Propaganda
Affiliate Bowl Enhancing Human Potential
International Conference Intellectual Property

2013-14

Problem #1 Social Isolation
Problem #2 Desertification
Qualifying Problem Surveillance Society
Affiliate Bowl Land Transportation
International Conference Space

2012-13

Problem #1 Culture of Celebrity
Problem #2 Robotic Age
Qualifying Problem Megacities
Affiliate Bowl Ocean Soup
International Conference Global Status of Women

2011-12

Problem #1 All in a Day’s Work
Problem #2 Coral Reefs
Qualifying Problem Human Rights
Affiliate Bowl Trade Barriers
International Conference Pharmaceuticals

2010-11

Problem #1 Healthy Living
Problem #2 Air Transport
Qualifying Problem Genetic Testing
Affiliate Bowl Water Quality
International Conference Emergency Planning

2009-10

Problem #1 Sensory Overload
Problem #2 Invasive Species
Qualifying Problem Orphaned Children
Affiliate Bowl Food Distribution
International Conference Green Living

2008-09

Problem #1 Olympic Games
Problem #2 Cyber Conflict
Qualifying Problem Space Junk
Affiliate Bowl Counterfeit Economy
International Conference Pandemic

2007-08

Problem #1 Body Enhancement
Problem #2 Simulation Technology
Qualifying Problem Neurotechnology
Affiliate Bowl Debt in Developing Countries
International Conference Child Labor

2006-07

Problem #1 Fundraising/Charity Giving
Problem #2 Protection of National Treasures
Qualifying Problem Cultural Prejudice
Affiliate Bowl Caring for Our Elders
International Conference Privacy

2005-06

Problem #1 Climate Change/Climate Threat
Problem #2 Freedom of Speech
Qualifying Problem Nutrition
Affiliate Bowl Healthcare Access
International Conference Redistribution of Wealth

2004-05

Problem #1 Entertainment
Problem #2 Terrorism/Security
Qualifying Problem Agriculture of the 21st Century
Affiliate Bowl Depletion of Oceanic Species
International Conference Business Crime

2003-04

Problem #1 Smart Clothes
Problem #2 Rage and Bullying
Qualifying Problem Artificial Intelligence
Affiliate Bowl Media Impact
International Conference Immigration

2002-03

Problem #1 Sports Medicine
Problem #2 E-Commerce
Qualifying Problem Nanotechnology
Affiliate Bowl DNA Identification
International Conference Worldwide Communication

2001-02

Problem #1 Alternative Energy
Problem #2 Educational Options
Qualifying Problem Organ Donations
Affiliate Bowl Environmental Law
International Conference Virtual Corporations

2000-01

Problem #1 Tourism 
Problem #2 World Population 
Qualifying Problem Water 
Affiliate Bowl Habitats 
International Conference Global Interdependence 

1999-00

Problem #1 Fads
Problem #2 Financial Security
Qualifying Problem Amateur Sports
Affiliate Bowl The Internet
International Conference Genetic Engineering