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
- Photographic Technology
- Prepared Presentation
- Promotional Design
- Robotics
- STEM Mass Media
- Structural Design and Engineering
- Transportation Modeling
- Video Game Design
Photographic Technology
Using five photographs, tell a story about your journey in TSA. The type of photo (color, black and white, macro, still life, and student choice) should add to the impact of the story you are sharing.
Prepared Presentation
Promotional Design
Robotics
STEM Mass Media
Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) are advanced technologies that enable direct communication between the brain and computers. Using electrodes placed on the scalp, BCIs detect brain signals that are then translated into commands for computers. These signals can control various applications, from typing messages to playing video games, solely through thought. BCIs have practical applications beyond entertainment; they assist individuals with disabilities by allowing them to operate prosthetic limbs or communicate when speech is impaired. BCIs represent a remarkable intersection of neuroscience and computer science, offering promising solutions for both medical and technological advancements.
Based on the following headline (link below), develop a news broadcast that includes an introduction of the headline, a summary of the information in the news story, and an explanation of potential future implications of the highlighted work.
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1039721Structural Design and Engineering
Transportation Modeling
Video Game Design