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1 | Event | Description | Level | Type | Number of Members | Link to theme if applicable | Link to competition update if applicable | Eligible Participants per Chapter at Nationals | State Advisor Approval Events | Online Preliminary Submission Required Submit by 2/22 | In Person Impound | Preliminary Round | Semifinalist Round | Duration of Presentation / Interview or Challenge | On-Site Event Format Summary -- See guide for more details (SY 25-26) | Judge Online or Flexible (SY 25 - 26) | Student Hybrid Eligible | Eligible Participants per Chapter at Nationals | State Advisor Approval Events - Participants per State at Nationals | |||||||
2 | Animatronics | Participants demonstrate knowledge of mechanical and control systems by designing, fabricating, and controlling an animatronics device that will communicate, entertain, inform, demonstrate and/or illustrate a topic, idea, subject, or concept. Sound, lights, and a surrounding environment must accompany the device. | HS | Team | Theme | - | 1 Team | Product | Presentation, Interview | 10 Minutes | Students present thier product to judges at the time in the schedule. Judges will score their model and presentation/interview based on the given rubric. | 1 Team | 3 Teams of 2-3 | |||||||||||||
3 | Architectural Design | Participants develop a set of architectural plans and related materials in response to an annual architectural design challenge and construct a physical, as well as a computer-generated model, to accurately depict their design. Participants must demonstrate an understanding of and aptitude for architectural design, the development of plans, modeling techniques and practice, and the awareness of the role that the built environment can play in human behavior and interactions. | HS | Team | Theme | - | 1 Team or Individual | Portfolio, Model | Presentation, Interview | 10 Minutes | Students present thier product to judges at the time in the schedule. Judges will score their model, portfolio, and presentation / interview based on the given rubric. | 1 Team or Individual | ||||||||||||||
4 | Audio Podcasting | Participants use digital audio technology to create original content for a podcast piece that addresses the annual theme. The podcast must feature high level storytelling techniques, voice acting, and folly sound effects; the full entry must include documentation of the podcast development process and elements. Semifinalists participate in an interview. | HS | Teams | Theme | - | 3 Teams or Individuals | Podcast URL, Portfolio | On-Site Podcast (36 Hour Submission) | Students submit their product. Prompt is released 36 hours before submission deadline through email to advisor and in JudgePro. Students have 36 hours to film and edit a video given the directions in the prompt and submit for judging. | X | 3 Teams or Individuals | ||||||||||||||
5 | Biotechnology Design | Participants select a contemporary biotechnology problem that reflects the theme for the year. Participants demonstrate understanding of the topic through documented research, the development of a solution, a display (including an optional model or prototype), and an effective multimedia presentation. | HS | Team | Theme | - | 1 Team | Portfolio, Display | Presentation, Interview | 10 Minutes | Students impound their display, and report for a presention / interview with judges at the time in the schedule. Judges will score their display, portfolio, and presentation / interview based on the given rubric. | X | X | 1 Team | ||||||||||||
6 | Board Game Design | Participants develop, build, and package a board game that focuses on the subject of their choice. The game should be interesting, exciting, visually appealing, and intellectually challenging. Each team will have to design the packaging, instructions, pieces, and cards associated with creating and piloting a new board game. Semifinalists for the event will set up the game, demonstrate how the game is played, and explain the game’s features. | HS | Team | - | - | 1 Team | Portfolio, Product | Presentation, Interview | 20 Minutes | Students present thier product to judges at the time in the schedule. Judges will score their model and presentation/interview based on the given rubric. | 1 Team | ||||||||||||||
7 | CAD Architecture | Participants use complex computer graphic skills, tools, and processes to develop representations of architectural subjects, such as foundation and/or floor plans, and/or elevation drawings, and/or details of architectural ornamentation or cabinetry. | HS | Team | - | - | 2 Individuals | N/A | Challenge | 4.5 Hours + | On-site Challenge in which students will be provided a prompt, and have 4 hours to complete the required models to best fit the prompt. Students will show to judges and upload solutions to judge pro after the 4 hour period, or when they are finished. Judges will score their model based on given rubric. | 2 Individuals | ||||||||||||||
8 | CAD Engineering | Participants use complex computer graphic skills, tools, and processes to develop three-dimensional representations of engineering subjects such as a machine part, tool, device, or manufactured product. | HS | Team | - | - | 2 Individuals | N/A | Challenge | 4.5 Hours + | On-site Challenge in which students will be provided a prompt, and have 4 hours to complete the required models to best fit the prompt. Students will show to judges and upload solutions to judge pro after the 4 hour period, or when they are finished. Judges will score their model based on given rubric. | 2 Individuals | ||||||||||||||
9 | Chapter Team | Participants take a written parliamentary procedures test in order to qualify for the semifinals, in which they complete an opening ceremony, items of business, parliamentary actions, and a closing ceremony within a specified time period. | HS | Team | - | - | 1 Team (6 members) | Exam | Business Meeting | 15 Minutes | Students will perform a business meeting including placing the flag, following an opening script, reporting the treasurers report, and utilizing other Robert's Rules of Order (making/amending/seconding motions, tableing agenda items etc.), and following a closing script. Judges will score their business meeting based on the given rubric. Teams will be required to turn in their treasurers report and meeting minutes (taken by the secretary) at the end of the meeting. Judges will score their business meeting based on the given rubric. | X | 1 Team (6 members) | |||||||||||||
10 | Children's Stories | Participants create an illustrated children's story of high artistic, instructional, and social value. The narrative may be written in prose or poetry and take the form of a fable, adventure story, or other structure. The physical story book should be of high quality and designed to reflect the theme for the year. The story must have a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) focus. | HS | Team | Theme | Update | 3 Teams or Individuals | Portfolio, Storybook | Reading, Interview | 17 Minutes | Students impound their storybook, and report for a reading and interview with judges at the time in the schedule. Judges will score their children's book, portfolio, and presentation / interview based on the given rubric. | 3 Teams or Individuals | ||||||||||||||
11 | Coding | Participants respond to an annual coding-related design challenge by developing a software program that will accurately address an onsite a problem in a specified, limited amount of time. | HS | Team | Theme | - | 2 Teams | Exam ( Score Counted in Total Score) | Challenge | 2 Hours | On-site Challenge in which students will be provided a prompt, and have 2 hours to complete the required code to best fit the prompt. Students will emulate the code to judges after the 2 hour period, or when they are finished. Judges will rank their code from 1 - 16. | 3 Teams of 2 Individuals | ||||||||||||||
12 | Data Science and Analytics | Participants collect data, conduct an analysis of the data, and make a prediction about the outcome. Participants document and summarize their research within a scientific poster and present their findings. Semifinalist teams create a digital visual representation of their data using a platform of their choice, and present. | HS | Team | Theme | - | Portfolio | Poster | Presentation | Design Challenge | 10 Minutes, 2 Hours | Students impound their poster, and report for the onsite challenge at the time in the schedule. Students will have 2 hours to complete the on-site challenge. Judges will score the poster, portfolio, presentation, and design challenge based on the given rubric. | 3 Teams (2 members) or Individuals | |||||||||||||
13 | Debating Technological Issues | Participants work together to prepare for a debate against a team from another chapter. The teams will be instructed to take either the pro or con side of a selected subtopic. | HS | Team | Theme | - | 3 Teams | N/A | Debate | 20 minutes | Students will report to recieve their subtopic and pro/con designation at given time in the schedule. Students will be expected to follow debate ettiquette provided in the guide. Judges will score the debate based on the given rubric. | 3 Teams (2 members) | ||||||||||||||
14 | Digital Video Production | Participants develop a digital video (with sound) that reflects the theme for the year. | HS | Team/ Individual | Theme | Update | Portfolio, Video | Presentation, Interview | 5 minutes | Students submit their product, and report for an interview with judges at the time in the schedule. Judges will score their product, portfolio, and presentation / interview based on the given rubric. | X | 3 Teams (3 members) | ||||||||||||||
15 | Dragster Design | Participants design, produce a working drawing for, and build a CO2-powered dragster. | HS | Theme | Update | 3 Teams | Dragster | Time Trails | Interview, Time Trials | Heat Schedule | Students impound their dragster to determine compliance. Compliant dragsters will be tested in time trials. Depending on number of submissions, dragsters may also compete in a single elimination heat round. Students will report to dragster track for interviews and to collect their dragster. | 2 Individuals | 3 Teams of (2-6 members) | |||||||||||||
16 | Drone Challenge | Participants design, build, assemble, document, and test fly an open-source Unmanned Arial Vehicle (UAV) according to the stated annual theme/problem specifications. The required documentation portfolio must include elements such as a photographic log, wiring schematics, and a description of the programming software used. Semifinalists participate in an interview. | HS | Team | Theme | - | Drone, Portfolio | Flight | 45 minutes | Students report to the drone area at the time in the schedule. Drones will be tested for stafey and compliance. Compliant drones will attempt the obstacle course flight. Judges will score team portfolios and flight based on the given rubric. | 3 Teams (2 - 6 members) | |||||||||||||||
17 | Engineering Design | Participants develop a solution to a National Academy of Engineering Grand Challenge that is posted on the national TSA website. The solution offered will be informed and designed by precise problem definition—thorough research, creativity, experimentation (when possible)—and the development of documents and appropriate models (mathematical, graphical, and/or physical prototype/model). Semifinalist teams present and defend their proposed solution to a panel of judges. | HS | Team | Theme | - | Portfolio, Display | Presentation, Interview | 15 minutes | Students impoud their display and present thier solutions to judges at the time in the schedule. Judges will score the display and presentation/interview based on the given rubric. | 3 Teams (3+ members) | |||||||||||||||
18 | Extemporeaneous Speech | Participants verbally communicate their knowledge of technology or TSA subjects by giving a speech after drawing a card on which a technology or TSA topic is written. | HS | Individual | - | - | 2 Teams | N/A | Speech | 15 minutes + 5 minutes | Students report at the time they signed up for. Students will choose three subtops and must choose one to speak about. Students are given 15 minutes to prepare their speech and five minutes to give their speech. Judges evaluate speech based on the given rubric. | X | 3 Individuals | |||||||||||||
19 | Fashion Design and Technology | Participant’s research, design, and create a portfolio and wearable prototype that reflect the theme for the year. Semifinalist teams participate in a presentation. | HS | Team | Theme | - | Portfolio, Prototype | Presentation, Interview | 10 minutes | Students impoud their prototpye and present it to judges at the time in the schedule. Judges will score the prototype, portfolio, and presentation/interview based on the given rubric. | 5 teams (2 - 4 members) | |||||||||||||||
20 | Flight Endurance | Participants analyze flight principles with a rubber band-powered model aircraft. | HS | Individual | - | - | Portfolio | Flight Test | 30 minutes | Students report to the flight area at the time in the schedule. Planes will be tested for stafey and compliance. Compliant planes will be tested by how long it stays in the air. Judges will score team portfolios and flight based on the given rubric. | 2 Individulas | |||||||||||||||
21 | Forensic Science | Participants take a written test of basic forensic science to qualify as semifinalists. Semifinalist teams will examine a mock crime scene and demonstrate their knowledge of forensic science and crime scene analysis. Participants will be expected use proper techniques to collect evidence and perform a detailed written analysis of the crime scene. | HS | Team | - | 3 Individuals | Exam ( Score Counted in Total Score) | Crime Scene Analysis | 40 minutes | Students report to crime scene room at the time they scheduled. Students will have 20 minutes to assess the crime scene (secure the scene, find evidence, take pictures, collect evidence, measure etc) . After the 20 minutes to assess, students will have 20 minutes in another room to write their analysis and draw their crime scene sketch. Judges score based on rubric given. | 1 Team (2 members) | |||||||||||||||
22 | Future Technology and Engineering Teacher | Participants create a lesson plan that teachers can reference to learn a new technology that can be used in a lesson. Semifinalists demonstrate mastery of the technological app in a mock lesson and presentation. | HS | Individual | - | - | 1 Team | Portfolio | Lesson Plan Presentation, Interview | 10 minutes | Students report at the time they scheduled. Students will have 10 minutes to present their lesson plan presentation and take questions from judges. Judges score based on rubric given. | X | 3 Individuals | |||||||||||||
23 | Geospatial Technology | Participants interpret geospatial data in multiple formats and formulate projections about the area of interest in response to an annual theme. Participants develop a digital portfolio containing maps, data, and pertinent documentation. Preliminary round participants also summarize their findings in a visual infographic map. Semifinalists defend their visual infographic projections in a digital presentation. | HS | Team | Theme | - | 6 Teams | Portfolio, Infographic Map | Presentation, Interview | 10 minutes | Students report at the time they scheduled. Students will have 10 minutes to present their inforgraphic map and take questions from judges. Judges score based on rubric given. | X | 1 Team (3+ members) | |||||||||||||
24 | Manufacruting Prototype | Participants design, fabricate, and use Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) to create a product that addresses the annual theme. A documentation portfolio and the completed product prototype are submitted for evaluation. Semifinalists give a product “sales pitch” and demonstration. | HS | Team | Theme | - | Porftolio, Sales Pitch (Recorded), Prototype | Sales Pitch | 2 minutes | Students report at the time they scheduled. Students will have 2 minutes to present their prototype in a sales pitch form (think Shark Tank) and take questions from judges. Judges score based on rubric given. | X | 1 Team | ||||||||||||||
25 | Music Production | Participants produce an orginal musical piece that is designed to be played during the National TSA conference opening and closing general sessions. | HS | Team | Theme | - | Portfolio, Piece | Presentation, Interview | 10 minutes | Students report at the time they scheduled. Students will have 10 minutes to take questions from judges. Judges score based on rubric given. | X | 3 Teams or Individuals | ||||||||||||||
26 | On Demand Video | Participants write, shoot, and edit a 60–second video onsite during the conference. | HS | Team | - | - | 2 Individuals | N/A | Video Submission | Prompt is released 36 hours before submission deadline through email to advisor and in JudgePro. Students have 36 hours to film and edit a video given the directions in the prompt and submit for judging. | X | 1 Team | ||||||||||||||
27 | Photographic Technology | Participants demonstrate understanding of and expertise in using photographic and imaging technology processes to convey a message based on a theme. Preliminary participants submit a photographic portfolio to qualify for semifinalists. Semifinalists demonstrate expertise in photographic technology by producing two (2) portfolios within a limited, specified amount of time. | HS | Individual | Theme | - | Portfolio | Challenge,, Presentation, Interview | 24 hours, 10 minutes | Prompt is released 24 hours before submission deadline through email to advisor and in JudgePro. Students have 24 hours to take and edit photos given the directions in the prompt and submit for judging. After the challenge, students report at the time they scheduled. Students will have 10 minutes to take questions from judges. Judges score based on rubric given. | X | 1 Individual | ||||||||||||||
28 | Prepared Presentation | Participants deliver an oral presentation, using a digital slide deck, on a topic provided onsite. | HS | Individual | Theme | - | 6 Individuals | N/A | Presentation | 5 minutes | Students report at the time they scheduled. Students will have 5 minutes to present their presentations. Judges score based on rubric given. | X | 3 Individuals | |||||||||||||
29 | Promotional Design | Participants use computerized graphic communications layout and design skills in the production of a promotional resource for TSA. | HS | Individual | Theme | - | 3 Teams | Portfolios, Folder Cover | Design Challenge | 2.5 hours | Students report to the event and are given a prompt to design a promotional item during the 2 hour on-site challenge. Porfolios are uploaded to JudgePro and shown to judges after the student infishes. Judges evaluate the porfolio based on the given rubric. | 3 Individuals | ||||||||||||||
30 | Robotics | Participants design, build, document, and test a robot assembled using open-sourced parts according to stated specifications and to meet the challenge of the yearly theme/problem. | HS | Team | Theme | Update | 3 Teams | Robot Inpection, Robot Testing | Interview | 10 Minute Trials, 10 Minute Interviews | Students report to the event where robots will be inspected by judges to see if robot qualifies to perform. Robots will then perform the tasks set forth by the challenge | 3 Teams (2 - 6 members) | ||||||||||||||
31 | Senior Solar Sprint | The Senior Solar Sprint (SSS) competition is funded by the Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP) and managed by TSA. Students apply scientific understanding, creativity, experimentation, and teamwork to design, build, and race a model solar vehicle that carries a payload; documentation of the process is required. Students must register on Cvent to participate and begin the SSS journey. | HS | Team | Update | Protfolio, Display, Car | Race | Students report at the time they scheduled. Students will bring their solar sprint car and display. Cars will be subjected to a safety check before racing. Judges score based on rubric given and race times. | 1 team (2 - 4 members) | |||||||||||||||||
32 | Software Development | Participants use knowledge of cutting-edge technologies, algorithm design, problem-solving principles, effective communication, and collaborative teamwork to design, implement, test, and document a software development project of educational or social value. | HS | Team | Theme | - | Project Solution | Presetnation/Interview | 10 Minutes | Students report at the time they scheduled. Students will have 10 minutes to present their solution to the prompt and take questions from judges. Judges score based on rubric given. | X | 1 Team | ||||||||||||||
33 | STEM Mass Media | In response to an annual theme, participants use written and verbal communication skills to convey a news story in both a video broadcast (preliminary round) and a digital written format (semifinal round). Participants must demonstrate a strong understanding of journalism etiquette and the common practices of the field of mass media. | HS | Team | Theme | - | Portfolio, Video | Press Conference Interview | 30 Minutes, 24 Hour Written News Article Submission | All competing teams arrive to a set location. Participants are given 10 minutes to be briefed on the interview topic and create questions. The press conference will take place for 30 minutes. Students then have 24 hours to submit a written news article on the press conferenece. | X | X | 1 Team (2 - 3 members) | |||||||||||||
34 | Structural Design and Engineering | Participants work as a team to build a designated structure that is posted on the TSA website. Teams apply the principles of structural design and engineering through research, design, construction, destructive testing, and assessment to determine the design efficiency of the structure. | HS | Theme | Update | Portfolio, pre-built Structure | Solution | 3 hours | Students report to the event and are given a prompt to design a bridge during the 3 hour on-site challenge. Bridges are tested once students complete their build. Judges evaluate the team on their pre-built bridge and solution on the given rubric. | 1 Team (2 members) | ||||||||||||||||
35 | Systems Control Technology | Participants work onsite to develop a computer-controlled model-solution to a problem, typically one from an industrial setting. Teams analyze the problem, build a computer-controlled mechanical model, program the model, explain the program and mechanical features of the model-solution, and write instructions for evaluators to operate the device. | HS | - | N/A | Challenge | 3.25 hours | Student report to the event and are given a prompt. Students will have the alloted time detailed in the event guide to complete the challenge. Student present their solution to judges at the end of the challenge time. Judges eveluate the solution on the given rubric. | 2 Team (3 members) | |||||||||||||||||
36 | Tech Bowl | Participants demonstrate their knowledge of TSA and concepts addressed in the technology content standards by completing a written, objective test. Semifinalist teams participate in question/response, head-to-head team competition. | HS | Team | - | - | Exam | Live Event | Semi-final teams will be deteremined by Exam Scores, and scheduled randomly. Schedule will be released before the event. Students report to the event and will be sequesterned in a seperate room. Teams will compete in the trivia event in a single elimination fashion. The last two teams are awarded first and second respectively. Third place is based on number of correct answers in their last round. If there is a tie, third will be determined by highest exam score out of the two teams. | 1 Team (3 members) | ||||||||||||||||
37 | Tech Problem Solving | Participants use their skills in problem solving to develop a finite solution to a problem provided onsite. | HS | - | 3 Individuals | N/A | Challenge | 1.5 hours | Student report to the event and are given a prompt. Students will have the alloted time detailed in the event guide to complete the challenge. Student present their solution to judges at the end of the challenge time. Judges eveluate the solution on the given rubric. | 1 Team (2 members) | ||||||||||||||||
38 | Transportation Modeling | Participants research, design, and produce a scale model of a vehicle that fits the annual design problem. | HS | Individual | Theme | - | 2 Teams | Portfolio, Model, Display | Presentation, Interview | 5 minutes | Students report at the time they scheduled. Students will have 5 minutes to present their solution to the prompt and take questions from judges. Judges score based on rubric given. | X | 1 individual | |||||||||||||
39 | Video Game Design | Participants develop a game that reflects the theme for the year. The game must have high artistic, educational, and social value and be interesting, exciting, visually appealing, and intellectually challenging. | HS | Team | Theme | Update | 1 Team | Portfolio, Game | Presentation, Interview | 10 minutes | Students report at the time they scheduled. Students will have 10 minutes to present their solution to the prompt and take questions from judges. Judges score based on rubric given. | X | 5 teams of at least two (2) individuals | |||||||||||||
40 | Virtual Reality Visualzation (VR) | Participants use video and 3D computer graphics tools and design processes to create a two-to-three-minute VR visualization (accompanied by supporting documentation) that addresses the annual theme. Semifinalists deliver a presentation about their visualization and participate in an interview. | HS | Team | Theme | Update | Portfolio, Visualization | Interview | 15 minutes | Students report at the time they scheduled. Students will have 15 minutes to present their solution to the prompt and take questions from judges. Judges score based on rubric given. | 1 Team or Individual | |||||||||||||||
41 | Webmaster | Participants design, build, and launch a website that features the school’s career and technology/engineering program, TSA chapter, and the chapter’s ability to research and present a given topic pertaining to technology. Semifinalists participate in an onsite interview to demonstrate the knowledge and expertise gained during the development of the website—with an emphasis on web design methods and practices, as well as their research for the annual design topic. | HS | Team | Theme | - | Website | Presentation, Interview | 10 minutes | Students report at the time they scheduled. Students will have 10 minutes to present their solution to the prompt and take questions from judges. Judges score based on rubric given. | X | X | 1 Team | |||||||||||||
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