TSA: Technology Student Association

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TSA is an organization for middle and high school students enrolled in or who have completed technology education courses. The mission of the Technology Student Association is to prepare its membership for the challenges of a dynamic world by promoting technological literacy, leadership, and problem solving, resulting in personal growth and opportunity. In addition to these goals, NC-TSA’s mission statement reads “To empower students to become leaders and citizens of the highest quality by creating and sustaining technology programs of excellence in order to serve our changing communities and nation”.

Levels of Organization and Dues

Local—Dues determined by chapter
State—Annual dues required
Regional—None
National—Annual dues required

Opportunities for Involvement

Competitive events are available for student participation at the regional, state, and national level. Winners may advance from local, to regional, state and national competition by competing in the following contest categories. These events may change from year to year.

MIDDLE SCHOOL

• Agriculture and Biotechnology Challenge
• Career Challenge
• Challenging Technology Issues
• Chapter Team
• Communication Challenge
• Computer Application
• Construction Challenge
• Cyberspace Pursuit
• Digital Photography Challenge
• Dragster Design Challenge
• Electrical Application
• Environmental Challenge
• Flight Challenge
• Leadership Challenge
• Graphic Design Challenge
• Inventions & Innovations
• Leadership Challenge
• Manufacturing Challenge
• Marine Design Challenge
• Mechanical Challenge
• Medical Technology Challenge
• Prepared Speech
• Problem Solving
• Structural Challenge
• System Control Technology
• Technical Design Challenge
• Technical Writing Challenge
• Technology Bowl Challenge
• Technology Transfer Challenge
• Transportation Challenge
• TSA Multimedia
• Video Game Challenge

HIGH SCHOOL

• Agriculture and Biotechnology Design
• Architectural Model
• Animatronics
• Career Comparisons
• Chapter Team
• Computer – Aided Design, Animation- Architectural & Engineering
• Computer – Aided Design, 2D Architectural & 3D Engineering
• Construction Systems
• Cyberspace Pursuit
• Desktop Publishing
• Dragster Design
• Electronic Research and Experimentation
• Engineering Design
• Extemporaneous Presentation
• Film Technology
• Flight Endurance
• Imaging Technology
• Manufacturing Prototype
• Medical Technology
• Prepared Presentation
• Promotional Graphic
• Radio Controlled Transportation
• SciVis (Scientific and Technical Visualization)
• Structural Engineering
• System Control Technology
• Technical Research and Report Writing
• Technical Sketching and Application
• Technological Systems
• Technology Bowl
• Technology Challenge
• Technology Problem Solving
• Transportation Modeling
• Video Game Design

Awards and Recognition Programs

• Achievement Program
• TSA Technology Honor Society
• TSA Chapter Excellence
• Advisor of the Year
• TSA Recognition Awards
• William P. Elrod Memorial Scholarships
• Clark Scholarship

TSA is dedicated to helping students develop broad technological literacy to become responsible, participating, healthy and successful citizens. As part of the state’s technology education program, TSA helps students acquire and apply design, problemsolving, teaming and leadership skills. Students also learn to use simple and complex tools found in communication, manufacturing, structural and transportation systems. Students also are given the opportunity to develop authentic skills, which are reflective of today’s workplace, and to demonstrate and be recognized for excellence by others. In addition to competitive conferences, students have the opportunity to attend regional and state workshops, that provide leadership, teaming, and problem-solving development.

For more information please visit the North Carolina Technology Student Association website: www.nctsa.org