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Logic & Systems Thinking
See the whole system.
Critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and systems mapping.
OVERVIEW
Program overview
Logic & Systems Thinking builds the habits of mind behind good decisions: breaking problems down, mapping connections, and testing reasoning.
Family: Science, Data & Technology · Knowledge Helix pathway: Creativity ↔ Solutions →
PEOPLE
Who it’s for
01
Youth (ages 10–24)
Learners solve puzzles, map real systems like food or transportation, and practice explaining their reasoning. Register through Founding Youth →
02
Professionals
Analysts, planners, and leaders can share real-world system challenges and mentor problem-solving teams. Join as a professional →
03
Mentors
Share your experience and guide participants in this program, after screening. Become a mentor →
LEARN BY DOING
Hands-on experiences, real skills
Experiences
- 01Systems-mapping walks around the city
- 02Strategy and puzzle labs
- 03Visits with planners and analysts
Skills you build
- SystemsSee how parts connect and influence each other.
- ReasoningBuild clear, logical arguments.
- MappingDraw systems to make them visible.
- DecisionsWeigh trade-offs and choose wisely.
PROJECTS
What we could build together
- 01A systems map of how food reaches a neighborhood
- 02A decision game about trade-offs in city planning
- 03A logic puzzle series built by learners
Projects are shaped with participants as the program launches. Collaborate on a project →
PARTNERS & RESOURCES
Built with partners
Partners we seek
- 01City and regional planners
- 02Colleges and universities
- 03Nonprofits
Partners host experiences, share experts, or sponsor projects, and gain visibility and funding opportunities. Become a partner →
Resources
- 01Mapping templates
- 02Real-world case studies
- 03Decision games