Members of Dalton’s Future Problem Solvers Club (Minelle Jeddy '23, Alec Maanavi '23, William Shepardson '24, and Jasmine Wynn '23) traveled with their parents and coaches to the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse to compete in the Junior Division of the Global Issues Problem Solving Team Competition. Under the guidance of coaches, Sophie Gloeckler and Alicia Reid, students learned and practiced the rigorous six-step creative problem-solving method after school on Thursdays. Students applied what they learned throughout the year to tackle a new future scene scenario about biosecurity. While the Dalton team did not place at the top of the competition, the coaches and parents were extremely proud of the team’s hard work and performance and recognized it was an invaluable opportunity for students to network with young scholars from all around the world. Dr. Reid adds, “Many adults would buckle under the immense pressure and time constraints posed by this rigorous competition, but our kids approached the challenge with such poise and clear strategic thinking."