THEMES AND PROBLEMS
MIDDLE SCHOOL
- Dragster
- Essays on Technology
- Forensic Technology
- Inventions and Innovations
- Mass Production
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Technology
- Microcontroller Design
Dragster
Essays on Technology
Topic: Reducing our impact on the planet.
Subtopics:
- Reducing microplastics in our oceans
- Reducing forever chemicals in soil
- Reducing energy consumption for cooling in residential and commercial buildings as temperatures rise
Forensic Technology
Be familiar with, and be able to demonstrate, the following forensic concepts:
- Tool mark identification
- Hair and fiber analysis
- Forensic biometrics
Inventions and Innovations
Mass Production
Mechanical Engineering
Problem Statement: A vehicle must go forward at least ten (10) feet, then reverse to a full stop at seven (7) feet from the original starting line.
The floor surface for the 2025 National TSA Conference will be convention center concrete. The floor surfaces for state conferences may vary.
Medical Technology
Microcontroller Design
HIGH SCHOOL
- Digital Video Production
- Dragster
- Drone Challenge (UAV)
- Engineering Design
- Fashion Design and Technology
- Geospatial Technology
- Manufacturing Prototype
- Music Production
Digital Video Production
Dragster
Address weights and lengths only; there are no special design challenges.
Drone Challenge (UAV)
Engineering Design
Fashion Design and Technology
Create a prototype of a marching band uniform for a performance with the theme of “Earth, Wind, Fire, Water.” The prototype must include a type of wearable technology. No pyrotechnics or ignitable elements are permitted.
Teams will submit one (1) or two (2) garments for judging (top and bottom or one [1]-piece.) All required components must fit inside a 32-quart plastic container. Any accessories (hats, gloves, boots, etc.) may be used during semifinalist presentations, however, they are not submitted in the preliminary round.
Geospatial Technology
Manufacturing Prototype
Music Production
Create a musical piece that will be used as the background music for a role-playing game (RPG) video game. It will be played during the parts of the game when the player’s character is visiting the blacksmith.