WISCONSIN FUTURE PROBLEM SOLVING
What is Future Problem Solving (FPS)?
We are a nonprofit educational program for K-12 students
and adults. Founded in 1974 by Dr. E. Paul Torrance,
our goal is to inspire creativity and encourage
the development of a positive vision for the future.
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Through participation in FPS students:
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Develop and enhance creative and critical thinking abilities
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Increase global awareness of and interest in the future
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Learn and apply problem-solving strategies
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Develop teamwork skills
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Improve oral and written communication
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Exercise critical and analytical thought
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Extend perceptions of the real world
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Explore and problem solve complex societal issues
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Develop, utilize and improve research techniques
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We teach students how to think,
not what to think!
WHAT'S NEW?​
2025 WORLD FINALS
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The Future Problem Solving World Finals were held June 4-8 at Indiana University, Bloomington. Congratulations to Hamilton Middle School in Madison who had winners in the individual and MAGIC competitions! ​
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2025-26 TOPICS​
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Invasive Species (Practice Problem #1)
Space Exploration (Practice Problem #2)
Video Games (Qualifying Problem)
Surveillance (State Bowl)​​
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FPS Alumni -- Please Keep in Touch!
We continue to make a concerted effort to get in touch with as many Wisconsin FPS alumni as possible. Click here for the alumni page.
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Non-Discrimination Policy
Wisconsin Future Problem Solving does not discriminate in violation of the law on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge, nation of origin, gender, or any other trait. All participants are welcome in Wisconsin Future Problem Solving.
Our Partner
WATG is dedicated to fostering a climate that allows each individual to reach their unique potential
Click on the logo above to access Future Problem Solving International
Become an Evaluator
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Providing feedback to students is a way to give to our program. Evaluators may be FPS coaches, other teachers, parents, or any interested individual. Senior division students in grades 10-12 who have been on a Global Issues team for at least two years may also evaluate. Click on the button below for more information.
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"FPS helped me to develop critical thinking skills in middle school and high school that helped prepare me for engineering courses. The process also contributed towards my involvement in extracurricular activities at college."
Dan Jonovic, Integration Engineer at Epic