NY Odyssey of the Mind

Welcome to New York Odyssey !

For over 40 years, New York State Odyssey of the Mind Association, Inc. (NYSOMA), a 501(c)3 organization, has offered the Odyssey of the Mind (OM™) program to New York students. A creative problem solving program, OM encourages divergent thinking as teams use creativity and teamwork to solve unique problems. OM brings the classroom to life as students apply what they learn and combine it with their interests and passions. OM emphasizes teamwork, budgeting, time management, public speaking, and so much more!

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What's New?

Let's welcome our newest Board Members!

Joining the NYSOMA Board, and putting their enthusiasm, skills and experience to work for the benefit of Odyssey of the Mind throughout...

Improve your Spontaneous skills

Regularly throughout the year we will post challenges that will help teams practice and develop their spontaneous problem solving skills....

Pin Design Contest

It’s that Time Again! We are ready to see your ideas for next year’s pin! Talk with your team members, friends, and coaches and start...

OM Synopses - Video

Get a sneak peek at the new problems!

22/23 Problem Synopses released!

Which problem will you solve? 1: Pirates and the Treasure 2: Because iCan 3: Classics ... The Walls of Troy 4: Where's the Structure? 5:...

Ranatra Fusca Winner!

Seneca Intermediate School Seneca, New York Division II Problem 4: Matryoshka Structure Judges could not BEE-lieve the detailed...

Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.

Albert Einstein

Welcome to New York Odyssey !

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