Colorado Future Problem Solving

Our problem solvers learn how to think, not what to think, and gain lifelong skills.

Problem Solving Approach

Students learn to thoroughly research and analyze real world issues then apply a 6-step creative problem-solving process to develop relevant action plans. Learn more

Real World Issues

Each school year, students get multiple opportunities to solve important near-future global issues and, based on their results, qualify for our Colorado State Bowl competition. Learn more

Future Scenarios

Our future scenes are imagined “what if” scenarios based on current topic information. The storylines present creative and futuristic problems needing to be solved. Learn more

Students planning during the State Bowl competition.

Students planning during the State Bowl competition.

Students enjoying their time at the International Conference.

Colorado State Finals

Congratulations to our 2025 State Finals participants!

Students working on Design Challenges while waiting for their Global Issues packets to be scored.

Students getting ready to work on their Global Issues Problem Solving packets.

Each year our Colorado State Bowl winners are invited to compete alongside their peers from around the world at the Future Problem Solving’s International Conference. Learn more

Congratulations to our 2025 World Finals participants!

World Finals at Indiana University