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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?