A group of Woodland students is headed to the Future Problem Solving Program of California state competition in San Diego April 20-22.

The Woodland students, Nikhil (6^th grade), Ella (7^th grade), Zachary (7^th grade), and Ryan (7^th grade), will compete against students in 7^th through 9^th grade in the Middle Division for Future Problem Solving of California’s state competition. This year’s qualifying problems included Spread of Infectious Disease, Toxic Materials, and Philanthrocapitalism.

Last year, the same team—then a group of 5^th and 6^th grade students competing in the Junior Division (4^th through 6^th grade)—placed third in the state.

This year Nikhil Chand placed third in the Junior Division in Scenario Writing for Future Problem Solving Program California and will be evaluated for the international competition. Last year, Chand competed in the Jr. Division Scenario Writing  Competition at the Future Problem Solvers International Competition in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He was paired with 3 other students from around the world in the same division. The team took home third place for their scenario writing on the topic of Biosecurity.

About Future Problem Solving of California

Future Problem Solving of California [cafps.org] is an Affiliate of Future Problem Solving Program International [fpspi.org], an educational nonprofit focusing on the development of critical, creative, and futuristic thinking skills.

By challenging students to apply higher order thinking to some of the most significant issues facing the world of today and in the future, FPS helps equip them with the vision, skills and tools to design and promote positive outcomes for society at local, regional and global scales. The skills developed through participation in FPS will last a lifetime — not only academically but throughout students’ lives and careers.