Basic information: Participants will design and create an animatronic device that communicates their knowledge of mechanics and demonstrate a concept/idea.
Theme: Create an animatronic exhibit for a science center
Event Type: Project
Architectural Design
Basic information: Develop architectural designs in response to a theme, including a physical and CAD model.
Theme: Remodel an existing non-residential business following current pandemic restrictions.
Event Type: Project
Biotechnology Design
Basic information: Members will explore a biotechnical problem and conduct research on all aspects of the topic. They will then present this research through a presentation and display their work through prototype models and displays.
Theme: The use of biotechnology in medicine
Event Type: Project and Manual
Board Game Design
Basic information: Teams will design, create, and package a board game that conveys the topic of their choice complete with instructions and game pieces.
Event Type: Project
Chapter Team
Basic information: Members of the chapter officer team will take the parliamentary procedure test to qualify for the semifinal round. In this round, they will complete a full business meeting consisting of the opening ceremony, business items, business actions, and the closing ceremony.
Event Type: Test and On-Site Presentation
Children's Stories
Basic information: Develop architectural designs in response to a theme, including a physical and CAD model.
Theme: Create a pop-up book in which the pop-ups illustrate the story. The story should include the use of non-renewable energy resources.
Event Type: Manual and On-Site Presentation
Coding
Basic information: Compete against other competitors to quickly and effectively develop a program/software in response to the problem given on-site.
Theme: Series of coding problems; Use one of the following languages: C (version C11), C++ (version C++14), C# (version 6.0), Java (version 10), Javascript (NodeJS version 8.10), Python (version 3.6), Ruby (version 2.5), Swift (version 4.2)
Event Type: On-site Project
Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)
Basic Information: Participants will use CIM to design and fabricate a promotional project that will be showcased at the conference.
Theme: Create an original design of a birdhouse
Event Type: Project
Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Architecture
Basic information: Use CAD software to develop a representation of architectural subjects.
Event Type: On-Site Project
Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Manufacturing
Basic information: Use CAD software to develop a representation of engineering subjects.
Event Type: On-Site Project
Cybersecurity
Basic information: Solve challenges on-site in limited time by responding to a cybersecurity challenge by identifying a breach in computer security.
Event Type: On-site Project
Debating Technological Issues
Basic information: Work together to prepare for a debate against a team. Teams will take either the pro or con side of the argument.
Theme: Debate: Internet as a necessity, not a luxury.
Event Type: Video and On-Site Presentation
Digital Video Production
Basic information: Participants will film and edit a video as long as 3 minutes that demonstrate an understanding and/or reflects the given theme. They must also complete the required documentation concerning the video.
Theme: Interview with your future self
Event Type: Project and Manual
Dragster Design
Basic Information: Participants will produce a working drawing for and construct a functioning prototype for a CO2-powered dragster that will be tested against other cars during the conference.
Event Type: Project
Engineering Design
Basic information: Participants will research, design, and develop documents and models as a solution for a National Academy of Engineering Grand Challenge found on the TSA website.
Theme: Identify a need in a developing country and design a solution
Event Type: Project
Essays on Technology
Basic information: Develop a research-based essay paper that makes insightful connections on a current technologic topic.
Event Type: On-Site Report
Extemporaneous Speech
Basic information: Participants will verbally present a speech concerning technology or TSA after being presented with an on-site topic.
Event Type: On-Site Presentation
Fashion Design and Technology
Basic information: Participants will research and design a portfolio and a wearable prototype that corresponds to the given theme.
Theme: In the professional workforce, proper work attire is essential. Students consider the challenges faced in workplace fashion and create proper, professional workplace attire. For example, someone working in an industry surrounded by harmful chemicals would need a uniform to protect them from that environment. Technological elements must be included in the construction of the garment.
Event Type: Project and Manual
Flight Endurance
Basic Information: Participants will design and assemble a rubber band-powered model aircraft that will be tested against other aircrafts the day of the conference, based on flight length.
Event Type: Project
Forensic Science
Basic information: Members will take an initial test regarding forensics and it practices. In the semifinals round, they will analyze a mock crime scene and investigate using their knowledge in forensics.
Event Type: On-Site Presentation and Test
Future Technology Teacher
Basic information: Members of the team will create a webinar that will describe the process of using new technology in the classroom as a tool for teachers’ reference. The semifinalist round will be the participants presenting this new technology in a mock lesson.
Event Type: Project and On-Site Presentation
Information Technology Fundamentals+ Certification - CompTIA
TBD
Music Production
Basic information: Participants will record and develop an original music score to be played at the National TSA opening and closing ceremony.
Event Type: Project
On Demand Video
Basic information: Participants will plan, film, and edit a 60-second video during the conference.
Event Type: On-Site Project
Photographic Technology
Basic information: Participants will demonstrate mastery of photographic technology by producing a portfolio that conveys the message of the assigned theme.
Theme: Nature
Event Type: Project
Prepared Presentation
Basic information: Participants will create and orally present a presentation on an on-site topic concerning technology or TSA.
Event Type: On-Site Presentation
Promotional Design
Basic information: Use computerized graphic communications layout and design skills in the production of a promotional resource for TSA.
Event Type: Project
Scientific Visualization (SciVis)
Basic information: Create a graphic video using 2D or 3D animation that communicates, informs, analyzes, and/or illustrates a STEM topic, idea, subject, or concept.
Event Type: Project
Software Development
Basic information: Develop software using cutting-edge technologies, algorithm design, problem-solving principles, effective communication, and collaborative teamwork that contains an educational or social value.
Event Type: Project
Structural Design and Engineering
Basic information: Apply principles of structural engineering to build a designated structure.
Theme: Trestle Bridge that spans a canyon over a river.
Event Type: Project
System Control Technology
Basic information: Develop, build, and program a computer-controlled and mechanical solution to a given problem (generally industrial).
Event Type: On-site Project
Technology Bowl
Basic information: members of the team must first complete a written test demonstrating knowledge of various standards and technological content. Semifinalists will face off in direct competition in a question-answer format.
Event Type: Test and On-Site Presentation
Technology Problem Solving
Basic information: Participants will develop a solution to a problem assigned onsite at the conference.
Event Type: On-site Project
Transportation Modeling
Basic Information: Using appointed materials and following assigned regulations, teams of two will design and produce a scaled prototype of a vehicle that fits the annual design problem found on the TSA website.
Theme: The History of Supersonic Aircraft
Event Type: Project
VEX Robotics Competition
Basic Information: VEX teams design and build innovative robots that best explores the designated game design appointed for the school year. Participants compete in a head-to-head competition in which they attempt to defeat all other teams.
Event Type: Project
Video Game Design
Basic information: Develop a video game with high artistic, educational, and social value that resembles the given theme for the year.
Theme: Adventure game
Event Type: Project
Webmaster
Basic information: Design, build, and launch a website that features our school’s CTAE program, TSA program, and the chapter’s ability to research and present a given topic pertaining to technology.
