UTD's Creative Problem Solving Team has competed in state and global competitions each since 1997. Currently they participate in Destination Imagination, which is one of the world's largest creativity and problem solving programs for youth of all ages, with thousands of participants in 47 states, and 15 countries. In preparation for competition, the teams meet weekly to learn creative and critical thinking skills, presentation skills, project management strategies, collaboration techniques, and research skills. The team members also spend a great deal of time working with our local region helping manage elementary and secondary teams, hosting workshops for the elementary through secondary teams in the area, and appraising at regional competitions.

UTD not only has the largest collegiate program in the country, we are the only university who recruits novice team members and trains them in creative problem solving skills. This year the university will field five teams who will compete in each of the five different challenges. Students interested in participating should contact Gina Felts at 972-883-4297 or ginaf@utdallas.edu

INSTANT CHALLENGE WORKSHOPS The UT Dallas Creative Problem Solving Team invites you and your team to join us for an afternoon of fun as we work together to improve our instant challenge skills. Each team will have the opportunity to participate and observe several different types of Instant Challenge problems and have the opportunity to be appraised and appraise others. The cost is $5 per team member to cover the cost of supplies. A team manager must accompany each team. Join us for either of the following workshops: October 29, 2005 1-4 p.m. Registration Deadline: October 22 January 21, 2006 1-4 p.m. Registration Deadline: January 14 [download registration form for October Workshop]