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“Learning to live in a technical world.”
What is TSA
1978—Originally formed in 1978 (AIASA) 1988—AIASA changed its name to
Technology Student Association (TSA) 2009—Developed a partnership with PLTW
TSA classroom level competitions and leadership development for Project Lead The Way (PLTW) middle and high school engineering instructional programs.
2010—VEX Robotics partners with PLTW and TSA
What is TSA
TSA is one of only 9 DESE recognized CTSO’s (Career and Technical Student Organizations)
TSA is official CTSO for PLTW in Missouri
What TSA Offers
TSA and STEM
TSA competitions provide hands-on venues for demonstrating Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) knowledge & skills.
TSA competitions align with national criteria for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
(Students have opportunities to earn scholarships)
TSA’s Primary Benefit – OPPORTUNITY
TSA students have the opportunity to develop soft skills through in-class activities and competitions such as:
TSA Leadership Skills
TSA conferences and competitions help students develop vital leadership skills including:
Teamwork Organization Communication Goal Setting Problem Solving Critical Thinking
Connections Conference (MO)
Held in October at Missouri S&T (Rolla, Mo)
Local Chapter & State Level Leadership Training
Opportunities for faculty advisorsStudent chapter competitions in several simulated leadership events
Distinctions Conference (MO)
Held in April at Missouri S&T (Rolla, Mo)
TSA Competitive Events VEX Robotics, Junior Solar Sprint,
and Verizon Innovative App Challenge competitions
State Office Elections Conduct TSA Business meeting
TSA Competition Samples
Engineering Design
TransportationChallenge
StructuralEngineering
VEX Robotics
Factors For Success
Organizing a local TSA chapter in a PLTW program at your school involves many factors.
Interested instructor (s) Interested and motivated students Good working team of chapter officers Cooperation & support of building/district administration
Factors For Success
Missouri TSA has a strong support system through an active and viable Board of Directors with support from the DESE and the national TSA organization
Veteran TSA advisors and the Board of Directors stand ready to give assistance to new and existing chapters!
Examples
Most competitive events in TSA are co curricular with PLTW classes.
A few examples:PLTW Class PLTW Unit TSA Event
IED Unit’s 2,3,7,&8 Technical Sketching
IED, POE, EDD IED Unit 4,POE Units 2&3EDD Unit 1
Technology Problem Solving
POE, DE POE Unit 3 (VEX)DE Unit 2&3
Animatronics
IED, POE, CEA, DE, EDD
Various Units Prepared Presentation
QUESTIONS?