Check Out Winning Solutions from Global Finals 2021
Thank you to all of our teams, volunteers, parents, staff members, Affiliate and Regional Directors, and supporters for helping to make this year’s Global Finals tournament our most successful virtual event to date and one that truly amplified the spirit of Destination Imagination. This year, we had 935 teams from 14 countries compete in Global […]
Do You See Your High School Students in Future STEM Careers?
Opportunities abound for students in science, technology, engineering and math fields (STEM). STEM education is preparing young people to step into today’s in-demand careers. And the opportunities will continue to grow in the future! That is why Destination Imagination and the Student Research Foundation are collaborating on research about high school students’ perceptions of STEM […]
2nd Annual Destination Imagination Run the World Virtual 5K
Virtual Global Finals 2021 was a HUGE success and we loved seeing so many incredible Team Challenge solutions and out-of-the-box thinking. As we all take a break before a new and exciting season of Destination Imagination, we’re planning to keep the creative streams flowing! Join us for the 2nd Annual Destination Imagination Run the World […]
Destination Imagination and Lumen Technologies Grow STEM Learning Across Three Continents with ImagineXperience Program
In February 2021, Destination Imagination and Lumen Technologies launched a new STEM-based outreach program called the imagineXperience to help students living in underserved communities build the critical skill set they will need to thrive in the digital economy. Qualified teams used research, storytelling and technology to create a digital edutainment video. The project-based learning challenge introduced youth to different STEM (Science, […]
5 Ways Destination Imagination Set Me Up for Success
Earlier this year, I was fortunate to be the Customer Service/Affiliate Relations Intern at Destination Imagination (DI). I’m also a DI alumni (I was part of a team of my own for seven years!). Working with the staff at DI and seeing this organization from the other side has given me an entirely new perspective […]
They’re Here! Check Out Our 2021-22 Challenge Previews
Is your school planning for (or back to) in-person instruction for the 2021-22 school year? It’s been a difficult year and a half, and like many of our families, teams, and volunteers, we are looking forward to a return to our in-person Challenge Experience, which will include our seven standard STEAM-based Challenges (Scientific, Technical, Engineering, […]
DI Workshops: From Paychecks to Paying It Forward
Creative thinking, communication, collaborative problem-solving, and project management are some of the most sought-after skills employers are looking for in a job candidate. If you’re a Destination Imagination participant or alum, you already have those very skills. But do you know how to leverage your DI experience and skills in a resume, job interview, or […]
Pin & Art Auction: Win a Piece of DI History!
Pin Auction For more than 20 years, Dr. Frank Begun enthusiastically helped guide and create the foundational culture around pin trading in the Destination Imagination community. Based on the tenets of unbridled creative design, the fair pin trading practices and the true connection that can be forged between two strangers when they engage in a […]
Class of 2021: Virtual Graduation
For the Class of 2021, graduation will truly be an unusual and unforgettable experience. Just like in solving a DI Challenge, our amazing high school and college graduates have had to problem-solve, be flexible, have patience, and persevere as they completed one of the most important years in their education. To honor our Class of […]
Calling On You to Support Destination Imagination
If you get a call from an unknown number from the 303 area code, take a chance, and pick up. It might be me calling you to talk about one of my favorite subjects, Destination Imagination (DI). For those of you who don’t know me, I am the Director of Educational Alliances and Training for […]
Get a Sneak Peek at Our 2021-22 Challenges
Destination Imagination (DI) is planning for a 100% in-person Challenge season for the 2021-22 school year and we’re excited to give you a sneak peek at our new Team Challenges! You can purchase your Team Number(s) starting August 1 and full Challenges will be released on September 1. Start planning your team today so you don’t […]
Destination Imagination Students Help Save Endagered Species
There are more than 37,00 species threatened with extinction across the world. But have you ever researched how many live in your area? Two years ago, a group of students from Andover, Massachusetts learned that there were many endangered species—ranging from salamanders to mussels to plants—right in their hometown. They embarked on an awareness campaign […]