All students who participated in the club applied the six-step problem-solving method to a future scenario navigating challenges related to nanotechnology. Their Global Issues Problem Solving action plan addressed the issues relevant to their specific scenario. Their written work was evaluated and scored by external judges after they competed in the State Bowl. 

Future Problem Solvers follow a six-step approach to problem-solving: 

A huge thanks to Louisa Huston ‘26, Mira Gulati ‘26, and Lisa Cruz ‘25 who were this year’s student leaders of the club. 

 

Qualifying teams that accept the judge’s invitation to the FPS International Conference in Bloomington, Indiana, in June will tackle understanding and developing innovative solutions for this year’s topic: The Future of History.  

Here are the results of the FPS NY State Awards for the 2024-2025 school year:

2nd Place: Saira Kapoor ‘28, Ella Kirschner ‘28, and Kate Korngold ‘28

3rd Place: Rafaela Bigi ‘28, Taylor Chan ‘28, Lily Kim-Yatter ‘28, and Beatrice Levine ‘28

4th Place: Elaine Huang ‘28, Olivia Morakis ‘28, Aria Mukherjee-Sze ‘28, and Helina Tewodros ‘28

5th Place: Emilia Dassori ‘28, Maiya Kang ‘28, Stephanie Sholinsky ‘28, and Anastasia Wu ‘28

7th Place: Tristan Brien ‘28, Jordan Edwards-Williams ‘28, Parker Havlan ‘28, and Ayah Wood ‘28

1st Place*: Spencer Chaisanguanthum ‘27, Becca Chung ‘27, Jonathan Nallengara ‘27, and Evie Winckler ‘27 (*, invitation to FPS Internationals)

2nd Place: Emily Eng ‘27, Mira Gulati ‘26, and Louisa Huston ‘26

3rd Place: Lisa Cruz ‘25, Oliver Katz ‘26, Mia Pojarlieva ‘27, and Sorochi Sunday ‘26

A huge congratulations to all of the FPS club participants for their dedication and hard work throughout the year!