“Learning to live in a technical world.” Taking off with TSA “Learning to live in a technical world.”

TSA’s Mission Statement The Technology Student Association fosters personal growth, leadership, and opportunities in technology, innovation, design, and engineering. Members apply and integrate science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) concepts through co-curricular activities, competitive events and related programs.

Who We Are The Technology Student Association provides a rigorous and relevant program to middle and high school students who have a common interest in technology, innovation, design and engineering. 150,000 student members 75% college bound 35% minority 45% female

What TSA Offers National or local service project Career Exploration Integrated Leadership Lessons 69 competitions (MS and HS) Competitions Leadership Community Service Career Awareness

TSA and STEM TSA competitions provide a hands-on venue for learning about science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). TSA competitions align with national criteria for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

Career Clusters TSA competitions support learning in identified Career Clusters Architectural Model CAD Architecture w/ Animation Career Prep Challenging Tech Issues Construction Systems Environmental Focus Go Green Manufacturing Leadership Strategies Problem Solving Structural Engineering System Control Technology Technical Sketching w/ App. Technology Problem Solving Animatronics CAD Architecture w/Animation CAD Engineering w/Animation Career Prep Challenging Tech Issues Communication Challenge Digital Photography Desktop Publishing Electronic Game Design Essays on Technology Film Imaging Technology Inventions & Innovations Lights, Camera, Action Agriculture & Biotechnology Design Career Prep Challenging Tech Issues Environmental Focus Go Green Manufacturing Leadership Strategies

Career Clusters Multimedia Production Music Production On-Demand Video Prepared Speech Promotional Graphics Robot TOBOR SciViz Technical Sketching & Applications Techno Talk Website Design Write Now! Technical Writing ZAP IT! Electrical Applications Career Prep Challenging Tech Issues Chapter Team Environment Focus Go Green Manufacturing Inventions & Innovations Leadership Strategies Write Now! Technical Writing Career Prep Challenging Tech Issues Environmental Focus Future Technology Teacher Go Green Manufacturing Leadership Strategies Prepared Speech Tech Bowl Techno Talk

Career Clusters Career Prep Challenging Tech Issues Chapter Team Environmental Focus Leadership Strategies Write Now! Technical Writing Agriculture & Biotech Issues Career Prep Challenging Tech Issues Environmental Focus Leadership Strategies Medical Technology Problem Solving Career Prep Challenging Tech Issues Environmental Focus Leadership Strategies

Career Clusters Career Prep Challenging Tech Issues Cyberspace Pursuit Desktop Publishing Environmental Focus Electronic Game Design Film Flight Go Green Manufacturing Leadership Strategies Lights, Camera, Action Multimedia Production SciViz TSA Cup: Marine Design Challenging Tech Issues Chapter Team Communication Challenge Engineering Structure Environmental Focus Flight Leadership Strategies Prepared Speech System Control Technology Write Now! Technical Writing Animatronics Career Prep Challenging Tech Issues CAD Engineering w/Animation Construction Challenge Dragster Design Electronic Res. & Exper. Engineering Design Environmental Focus Flight Endurance Global Manufacturing Go Green Manufacturing Inventions & Innovations

Career Clusters Agriculture & Biotech Issues Animatronics CAD Engineering w/ Animation Career Prep Challenging Tech Issues Chapter Team Electronic Research & Exper. Digital Photography Dragster Design Electronic Gaming Engineering Design Environmental Focus Flight Endurance Global Manufacturing Go Green Manufacturing Inventions & Innovations Leadership Strategies Leadership Strategies Manufacturing Prototype Problem Solving Radio Controlled Transportation Robot TOBOR System Control Technology Technical Sketching & Applications Transportation Challenge TSA Cup: Marine Design ZAP IT! Electrical Applications Career Prep Challenging Tech Issues Communication Challenge Global Manufacturing Graphic Design Inventions & Innovations Leadership Strategies Multimedia Production Write Now! Technical Writing

Career Clusters Lights, Camera, Action Manufacturing Prototype Medical Technology Issues Multimedia Production Problem Solving Radio Controlled Transportation Robot TOBOR Structural Engineering System Control Technology Tech Bowl Technical Sketching & App. Techno Talk Technology Dare Technology Problem Solving Transportation Modeling TSA Cup: Marine Design Website Design Career Prep Challenging Tech Issues Dragster Engineering Structure Environmental Focus Flight Global Manufacturing Leadership Strategies System Control Technology Transportation Challenge TSA Cup: Marine Design

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TSA’s Primary Benefit – OPPORTUNITY TSA gives students the opportunity to…. Practice problem solving Develop leadership skills Explore career options Receive recognition Utilize critical thinking skills Participate as a team member

TSA Competition Samples Engineering Design Transportation Challenge Structural Engineering F1 in Schools Challenge

TSA Leadership Skills TSA competitions teach vital leadership skills including: Teamwork Organization Communication Goal Setting Problem Solving Critical Thinking

Suggested Chapter Activities Chapters participate in a variety of activities that fulfill their program of work during the year. These might include: ►attending the TSA state or national conference ►visiting technology companies and hosting guest speakers ►electing chapter officers ►producing a chapter newsletter and/or website ►participating in community service projects ►planning social events like cookouts, picnics, etc.

Timeline For Your Chapter Course Information Elect officers Determine objectives Establish TSA purposes Course Management and Learning Activities Follow class meeting procedures Establish committees Promote safety rules Integrate TSA programs and activities Promote TSA Week Prepare for competitive events Coordinate service project Explore career opportunities State and National Opportunities Attend state/reg. conferences Participate in natl. TSA conference Leadership Development Newly-elected officers may attend state leadership events

Factors For Success Organizing a local TSA chapter in a technology education program at your school involves many factors. An interested instructor Interested and motivated students A good working team of chapter officers The cooperation of the school administration

Membership Dues Individual – best for small chapters. Each member pays $9 national dues plus applicable state and local dues. Chapter Affiliation Program (CAP) – best for large chapters. The chapter pays national dues of $350 and applicable state and local dues. This is a flat fee that pays for unlimited membership. OR

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For more information National TSA 1914 Association Drive Reston, VA 20191-1540 Phone: 703/860-9000 Toll free: 888/860-9010 www.tsaweb.org