What is Odyssey of the Mind?
  
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Odyssey of the Mind -Advocating for Creativity
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​Odyssey of the Mind Meets STEAM, Common Core, and 21st Century Learning Skills!

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What is Odyssey of the Mind?

Odyssey of the Mind is the world's oldest international creative problem-solving competition among students kindergarten through college. The purpose of Odyssey of the Mind is to promote creativity and problem-solving in a variety of areas from building mechanical devices and balsa wood structures to presenting dramatic and technical performances. Odyssey of the Mind develops team building skills, divergent thinking, presentation and organization skills. The program provides a caring, supportive environment for team members to develop positive values, self-esteem and social competencies.

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Open State Level Positions:
​Want to get more involved? 
Applications are being sought for the following CU in MI state level positions. Qualified candidates are asked to complete the attached Application of Interest and return it to the Association Director (AD) by
June 1, 2018. 
 
Association Tournaments Director
Treasurer
State Problem Captains–Long Term
Problems 2 & 4, Primary and Spontaneous
Problem 5 (1-year term)
State Information Director
Ambassadors Director
Historians

​Want more information? Click here to read the Job Descriptions

Ready to apply? Click here for the application

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INTERESTED IN STARTING AN ODYSSEY PROGRAM IN YOUR SCHOOL OR COMMUNITY?
    
We can help. Odyssey of the Mind brings your child lifelong memories, experiences, and learning that will challenge them, allow them to have fun, and teach them self-reliance.
Want more information? Click on the Program Information tab at the top of this page or contact
​Pam Gombert at Director@MichiganOdyssey.com 
Click Here to pay for a State Membership via check
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CALLING ALL ALUMNI

If you participated in Odyssey of the Mind, coached a team, judged a competition or are a parent of an Omer, visit our Alumni Info page and register as an alumni to keep your creativity goin
Michigan Odyssey of the Mind is sponsored by CU in MI - Creativity Unlimited in Michigan