global problem solvers

Celebrating the power of entrepreneurs to solve global problems

In our rapidly changing, hyper-connected world, we believe developing a generation of global problem solvers is critical to discovering the solutions for today’s and tomorrow’s challenges.

Making a Big Impact in a Small Town Started in the Classroom

“When I first gave them the assignment, I got a lot of ‘I can’t.’ So I asked them to identify ways they could make a dent in the problem, explaining if they can do it, then someone else can do it too,” Mr. Miller explained. “I think that’s the great thing about GPS. It gets kids thinking and excited about what they can do.”

How an Animated Series is Turning Phoenix-area Students and Teachers into Social Entrepreneurs

Cisco’s Global Problem Solvers: The Series program aims to instill the tenets of social entrepreneurship and responsible use of technology into middle schools. The animated series follows a team of teenage superheroes who work together to solve social problems around the world.

Cisco at ISTE19: Empowering the Next Generation of Problem Solvers

This year, ISTE19 will showcase the latest technologies and partnerships that will cultivate the next generation of STEM leaders destined to take on the world’s greatest challenges.  

December 12, 2018

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The Path You are Meant to Take

Our 2018 Corporate Social Responsibility Report, launched today, demonstrates how we're making the impossible possible.

Meet the 2018 GPS Challenge Second Runner-Up: Flux

The Flux team won US$25,000 in the 2018 Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge and is working to solve the water crisis in Kenya.

September 29, 2018

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Shining a Spotlight on Young Leaders Who are Solving Global Problems

Inspiring the next generation of global problem solvers, how Cisco is partnering with Global Citizen to recognize young leaders.