Help Team RAD go to DI Globals!!
Destination Imagination has had a
positive impact on more than 1.5 million young people and adults who have
benefitted from taking part in its acclaimed Challenge Program. This year,
another 100,000 young people have competed in tournaments throughout the U.S.
and in 30 countries to earn a spot at the Global Finals competition in May.
Team RAD is among more than 8,000 students representing more than 1,250
teams that will advance to Global Finals, which will be held at the University
of Tennessee in Knoxville May 22-26.
"The Destination Imagination Program allows students K-College to learn and
experience the creative process. Quantitative reasoning, problem solving, risk
taking, collaboration, presentations and thinking on your feet are some of the
important skills learned in the program," said Chuck Cadle, CEO.
This year, National Geographic's world renowned author and photographer,
Joel Sartore, will be addressing the participants at the Global Finals Opening
Ceremony. This year's Global Finals Innovation Expo will house engaging
exhibits from NASA, Michigan Tech's Mindtrekkers, 3M and many other innovative
companies. In addition, participants will have a chance to explore the depths
of our planet's oceans and learn about environmental conservation through the
3M-sponsored, interactive "Explore the Uncharted" exhibit.
Destination Imagination is an educational program where student teams are
immersed in the creative process needed to solve open-ended challenges, and
then present their solutions at regional and state tournaments. If they win at
those levels, they may receive an invitation to Global Finals.
"The DI competition requires students to work through some very demanding
critical thinking and problem solving assignments that strengthen our
educational systems by enhancing the learning processes taking place in the
classroom," declared Cadle. "We've seen the development of superior aptitudes
in analytical thinking, leadership, project management, teamwork,
communication, research and innovation in hundreds of thousands of youth since
our organization's inception almost three decades ago, and we believe
Destination Imagination has the potential to bridge the gap between what is
taught in our schools and the thinking skills our youth will need to succeed in
the world of the future."
Destination Imagination, Inc. dedicates itself to enriching the global
community by providing opportunities for learners of all ages to explore and
discover using the creative process from imagination to innovation.