Solving World Problems
Date: April 11, 2025
Solving World Problems 2025 is a single day event. A specific problem related to patient safety in healthcare will be provided over breakfast beginning at 8:00 a.m. at Mays Business School, specific location is to be determined. Student teams will have from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to follow a problem solving process to craft a solution and prepare a pitch. Presentations will take place from 3:00-5:30 p.m. with the winning team(s) announced at 5:30 p.m.
How The Competition Works
Students can register individually and then be assigned to a team, or they can register as part of team, but everyone participating must register. Teams can be 2-4 people.
Teams will be given the problem solving challenge at the beginning of the event. Over the next few hours they will define a problem, gather and analyze data, come up with an idea, and implement a final solution. At least one team member must be present during work time, and all members must attend final presentations.
At the final presentation, teams will show their present their problem and solutions. Winners will receive monetary prizes (up to $5,400 will be awarded for various categories) and recognition at the Reynolds and Reynolds Sales Leadership Institute End of Year Banquet on April 22.
Student Registration
Student registrations are open.
