How did Odyssey of the Mind get its start?

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Odyssey of the Mind was created by Dr. C. Samuel Micklus, Professor Emeritus at Rowan University in New Jersey. In 1978, 28 New Jersey schools participated in the very first creative problem-solving competition ever. "Dr. Sam" still develops all problems for the program, along with his son, Sammy, President of CCI.

West Virginia Odyssey of the Mind

(a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation)

The Original and Largest Creative Problem-Solving Program in WV

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