OotM participants love stretching their creative thinking abilities. Because of this, Odyssey of the Mind has partnered with a new educational program called You Can Do the Rubik's Cube. Like Odyssey of the Mind, this new initiative encourages problem solving, teamwork, creative thinking, and many other skills important to STEM and 21st Century learning.

The Rubik's Cube was invented by Professor Erno Rubik to teach his students 3D Geometry and Design. Now it can be utilized for much more. In this new initiative, the Rubik's Cube is being used across the country as a tool to teach math concepts such as fractions, measurement, geometry, algebra and 21st Century Skills such as problem solving, sequencing, critical thinking and more.

As an Odyssey of the mind member, coach, or director, you will receive special benefits and access to the program. Learn more and purchase at www.YouCanDoTheCube.com/OotM. Here, you will find a discount code, interesting teaching packages and lesson plans, and even a unique OMER mosaic of cubes.

Since its creation in 1974, the Rubik's Cube has continued to fascinate, bewilder and challenge millions of people. While many have tried to solve the cube, few succeeded. Now you can learn how to solve the puzzle and much more.

The benefits of learning to solve the cube and the Rubik's Cube competitions complement Odyssey of the Mind's missions to instill creative problem solving and teamwork all while having fun and building new friendships.