Our Mission:

To develop the ability of young people

GLOBALLY

to design and promote positive futures through problem solving using

CRITICAL & CREATIVE THINKING.
FPSPI Involves Thousands of Students Annually From

Australia

Hong Kong

India

Japan

Korea

Malaysia

Singapore

New Zealand

Turkey

United Kingdom

Portugal

United States
Our Program Components Include

Global Issues Problem Solving (Team)

Global Issues Problem Solving (Individual)

Community Problem Solving (Team)

Community Problem Solving (Individual)

Scenario Writing

Action-based Problem Solving
The Future Problem Solving Process

Step 1: Identify Challenges

Step 2: Select an Underlying Problem

Step 3: Produce Solution Ideas

Step 4: Generate and Select Criteria

Step 5: Apply Criteria

Step 6: Develop an Action Plan

Welcome

Founded in 1974 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, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Portugal, Singapore, Turkey, United Kingdom, and the United States.

FPSPI Mission: To develop the ability of young people globally to design and promote positive futures through problem solving using critical and creative thinking.

2015 International Conference

Registration is now open.

Check out the International Conference page to learn about Youth & Shelter Services of Ames, FPSPI's 2015 Community Service Project.

2014-15 Catalog of materials available on FPSPIMART.org.

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).