The adult competition is comprised of adults. These adults are paired with other adults from other states to form a team and they compete in an abbreviated form of the team problem solving competition focusing on genetic engineering. Students develop their scenario, in a short story format. Students from various states are grouped in teams of four and the combined scores determine the order of finish. An overall champion writer is determined in each division.
Teams move from hypothetical issues to real world, authentic concerns .
The Stone Store Savers, a Junior Division team from Kerikeri, New Zealand is fighting to save Stone Store and Kemp House, two of their country s oldest buildings. The structures are endangered by traffic vibrations and flooding. This re-routing will better preserve the buildings and will probably result in a World Heritage site listing for the area. To impact one community in a positive manner is indeed a wonderful accomplishment. To impact two communities is indeed incredible.