PAST TOPICS
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2023-24
Problem #1: Tourism
Problem #2: Urbanization
Qualifying Problem: Antartica
Affiliate Competition: Autonomous Transportation
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2022-23
Problem #1: E-Waste
Problem #2: Digital Realities
Qualifying Problem: Robotic Workforce
Affiliate Competition: Throw Away Societies
2021-22
Problem #: Water Supply
Problem #2: Building Green
Qualifying Problem: Insects
Affiliate Bowl: Mining
International Conference: TBA in March.
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2020-21
Problem #: Youth in Competitive Sports
Problem #2: Wearable Technology
Qualifying Problem: Human Environmental Impact
Affiliate Bowl: Personalized Medicine
International Conference: Neurotechnology
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2019-2020
Problem #1 International Travel
Problem #2 Sleep Patterns
Qualifying Problem: Gamification
Affiliate Bowl: Living in PovertyInternational Conference: Terraforming
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2018-19
Problem #1 Mission to Moon, Mars, and Beyond
Problem #2 Drones
Qualifying Problem: Food Loss & Waste
Affiliate Bowl: Coping with Stress
International Conference: De-Extinction
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2017-18
Problem #1 Spread of Infectious Disease
Problem #2 Toxic Materials
Qualifying Problem: Philanthrocapitalism
Affiliate Bowl: Cloud Storage
International Conference: Criminal Justice Systems
2016-17
Problem #1 Educational Disparities
Problem #2 It's All in the Genes
Qualifying Problem: 3D Printing
Affiliate Bowl: Identity Theft
International Conference: Biosecurity
2015-16
Problem #1 Treatment of Animals
Problem #2 Disappearing Languages
Qualifying Problem: Recovering from Natural Disaster
Affiliate Bowl:The Global Workplace
International Conference: Energy of the Future
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2014-15
Problem #1 The Impact of Social Media
Problem #2 Processed Foods
Qualifying Problem: Propaganda
Affiliate Bowl: Enhancing Human Potential
International Conference: Intellectual Property
2013-14
Problem #1 Social Isolation
Problem #2 Desertification
Qualifying Problem: Surveillance Society
Affiliate Bowl: Land Transportation
International Conference: Space
2012-13
Problem #1 Culture of Celebrity
Problem #2 The Robotic Age
Qualifying Problem: Megacities
Affiliate Bowl: Ocean Soup
International Conference: Global Status of Women
2011-12
Problem #1 All in a Day's Work
Problem #2 Coral Reefs
Qualifying Problem Human Rights
Affiliate Bowl Trade Barriers
International Conference Pharmaceuticals
2010-11
Problem #1 Healthy Living
Problem #2 Air Transport
Qualifying Problem Genetic Testing
Affiliate Bowl Water Quality
International Conference Emergency Planning
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2009-10
Problem #1 Sensory Overload
Problem #2 Invasive Species
Qualifying Problem: Orphaned Children
Affiliate Bowl: Food Distribution
International Conference: Green Living
2008-09
Problem #1 Olympic Games
Problem #2 Cyber Conflict
Qualifying Problem: Space Junk
Affiliate Bowl: Counterfeit Economy
International Conference: Pandemics
2007-08
Problem #1 Body Enhancement
Problem #2 Simulation Technology
Qualifying Problem: Neurotechnology
Affiliate Bowl: Debt in Developing Countries
International Conference: Child Labor
2006-07
Problem #1 Fundraising/Charity Giving
Problem #2 Protection of National Treasures
Qualifying Problem: Cultural Prejudice
Affiliate Bowl: Caring for Our Elders
International Conference: Privacy
2005-2006
Problem #1 Climate Change/Climate Threat
Problem #2 Freedom of Speech
Qualifying Problem: Nutrition
Affiliate Bowl: Healthcare Access
International Conference: Redistribution of Wealth
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2004-05
Problem #1 Entertainment
Problem #2 Terrorism/Security
Qualifying Problem: Agriculture of the 21st Century
Affiliate Bowl: Depletion of Oceanic Species
International Conference: Business Crime
2003-04
Problem #1 Smart Clothes
Problem #2 Rage and Bullying
Qualifying Problem: Artificial Intelligence
Affiliate Bowl: Media Impact
International Conference: Immigration
2002-03
Problem #1 Sports Medicine
Problem #2 E-Commerce
Qualifying Problem Nanotechnology
Affiliate Bowl DNA Identification
International Conference Worldwide Communication
2001-2002
Problem #1 Alternative Energy
Problem #2 Educational Options
Qualifying Problem Organ Donations
Affiliate Bowl Environmental Law
International Conference Virtual Corporations
2000-2001
Problem #1 Tourism
Problem #2 World Population
Qualifying Problem: Water
Affiliate Bowl: Habitats
International Conference Global Interdependence
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1999-2000
Problem #1 Fads
Problem #2 Amateur Sports
Qualifying Problem: The Internet
Affiliate Bowl: Financial Security
International Conference: Genetic Engineering