Wisconsin Future Problem Solving

EDUCATORS! Learn how to develop essential problem solving skills with your students. Future Problem Solving has been active in Wisconsin since 1981, impacting thousands of students. Our programs foster both creative and critical thinking skills used in goal setting, decision making, and problem solving. With training, you will be prepared to implement non-competitive or competitive problem solving lessons. Integrate into classroom curriculum, use for enrichment groups, implement in co-curricular programs, use with English Language Learners – whatever works best for you.
Check out our website at wisfps.org
Contact Affiliate Director Lynn ([email protected]) to join our first training of the fall or to request training to fit your schedule

Thank you to all of our amazing evaluators for taking the time to read booklets this weekend! This work does not go unnoticed by the competitors and we can not wait for State Bowl!

REGISTRATION LINK: https://wisfps.wufoo.com/forms/wisconsin-fps-component-overview/

Wisconsin Future Problem Solving updated their business hours.

Wisconsin Future Problem Solving updated their business hours.

Wisconsin Future Problem Solving updated their phone number.

Wisconsin Future Problem Solving updated their phone number.

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Let's face it- We all have stress in our lives. That is why the next topic of "Coping with Stress" is such an important one for ALL of us to study. Over the next couple of months, we will get to dive into the triggers of stress, the issues it can cause, and how to overcome it! https://ncclinked.com/2019/01/31/student-athletes-cope-with-the-stress-of-endless-schedules/

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We are so excited about the next topic of Drones! The exciting thing is that drones can impact almost every industry out there! Check out this article about how drones are being used to minimize shark attacks!
https://www.theinertia.com/environment/sharkspotter-artificial-intelligence-drone-shark-attack-australia/

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Think about how this research can be a problem, cause another problem, or be a potential solution. Try to come up as many ways as possible. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/researchers-take-tiny-first-step-toward-space-elevator-180970212/

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Once again, confirmation that the skills you learn in FPS are valuable!
http://michiganfuture.org/01/2018/google-finds-stem-skills-arent-the-most-important-skills/

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Disease is a growing issue for animals all around the world. https://nationalzoo.si.edu/global-health-program/news/predicting-future-global-health-kenya

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http://www.who.int/topics/infectious_diseases/en/

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This article deals with the spread of infectious diseases through animals and how is causing issues with deer and elk populations. https://www.avma.org/News/JAVMANews/Pages/170815a.aspx

72 stunning things in the future that will be common ten years from now that don’t exist today

futuristspeaker.com

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School is almost here and your FPS coaches are prepping for this year's topics!!! First topic is Spread of Infectious Diseases! Once again, we will be posting a recent article dealing with the current topic at least once a week.

Check out what UVA is doing to come up with solutions related to global infections. Identify possible solutions and which categories these solutions could apply to.

https://news.virginia.edu/content/new-uva-institute-takes-global-infections-labs-legislatures

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Check out some solutions that have been implemented to tackle biosecurity issues dealing with farming.
http://www.northqueenslandregister.com.au/story/4686197/good-farm-biosecurity-just-say-no/?cs=4770

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Check out this article regarding biosecurity and the peanut industry...
http://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2017-05-19/peanut-smut-concerns-spark-call-for-ban-on-argentine-imports/8541370

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On April 10, 2017, the U.S. State Department conducted a conference call on Biosecurity. Check out the transcript of the call at the link below: https://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2017/04/270304.htm

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IC Topic!

DId you know that Hawaii has a Biosecurity Plan? http://westhawaiitoday.com/news/local-news/fighting-bite

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Take time to vote on topics for future study!

Adidas unveils new 3D printed shoe

http://money.cnn.com/2017/04/07/technology/adidas-3d-printed-shoe/index.html

money.cnn.com Adidas will mass produce the 3D printed shoe with Silicon Valley startup Carbon.

Companies start implanting microchips into workers' bodies

Where could it go in the future...
https://www.facebook.com/gretchen.hundertmark.5/posts/10209123689305362

latimes.com At Swedish start-up hub Epicenter, workers can get implanted with microchips that function as swipe cards: to open doors, operate printers, or buy smoothies with a wave of the hand.

Teach 'problem solving' to produce engineers, schools urged - BBC News

When my audio engineer brother with multiple patents describes the process for developing new products, it is totally the problem solving process we know and love!

https://www.facebook.com/martha.barlow.92/posts/10208671880859726

bbc.com A focus on "playful experimentation" will boost learning, says the Royal Academy of Engineering.

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Let's start researching the State Bowl Topic- Identity Theft! Check out this video from a newscast yesterday. Make a list of potential issues they bring up and what solutions/preventive measures are currently available to you.
http://q13fox.com/2017/02/05/another-data-breach-are-identity-theft-protection-services-worth-it/

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Since we are entering tax season, check out the latest warning from the government and the ways they recommend to avoid identity theft.

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Australia may be anticipating an influx of foreign tourists, scholars, and/or business workers. To that end, border security could change from examining documents to examining biomarkers.

https://futurism.com/australia-will-replace-passports-with-facial-recognition-technology/

Activity: This article does point out a few challenges with a system based on iris scans, fingerprinting, and facial recognition, but surely you can think of more. Use your category list and think of at least one challenge in each category.

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Bad Guys are now siphoning frequent flier miles from passenger airline accounts and using them to purchase airline tickets, etc., or to sell to other unscrupulous people. American and United Airlines are meeting that challenge with some solutions.
Activity: Read those sections carefully and summarize how those two airlines plan to protect their customers’ accounts. Can you foresee any problems with their plans? I bet you can!

https://www.wsj.com/articles/protect-your-frequent-flier-miles-from-theft-1474474012

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Have you ever thought about identity thieves targeting children? Many people do not check on their children's credit until years after it has occurred.
http://money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/family-finance/articles/2016-10-21/signs-your-childs-identity-has-been-stolen

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This report focuses on the personal information people share through social media.

http://www.nbcnews.com/video/hackers-use-facebook-quizzes-to-steal-personal-info-635552835776

Activity: Make a list of information that might be shared through social media surveys. If a hacker got this information, what challenges might you face? Try to use as many categories as possible.