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General Information

Conference Attendance Policy

Information for Parents

Important Dates and Deadlines

Safety, Security, and Health Information

The safety and security of 2023 national TEAMS competitions attendees is of utmost concern to the governing body of TSA.

The following procedures are in place for the duration of the conference:

ALL attendees must register for the conference.
Advisors are responsible for their student competitors at all times.
Identification (conference name badges) must be worn on the chest at all times by all attendees during the conference.
Conference attendees should be in groups or pairs when walking to and from the Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC), hotels, restaurants, or other venues.
Coaches must have an emergency plan in place for their student attendees. The plan should include (but is not limited to) a pre-determined location for attendees to meet should an emergency occur. All student attendees must be aware of this plan.
Emergency instructions for each hotel are available on the conference hotel page.
Curfew is at 10:00 PM. After that time, an adult must accompany any student/s when outside of assigned rooms.
The conference is not open to the public.
Security guards are present at all hotels and the convention center.

Be sure to review the Emergency and Evacuation Guide provided by the Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC).

Interactions with the street (homeless) population:

Treat everyone with respect and kindness, including the street population. Remember that they are individuals deserving of dignity.
Maintain a comfortable distance from strangers, including the street population.
Do not give money to individuals on the street.
Avoid displaying large amounts of cash or valuable items.
Do not share any personal information with strangers, which includes the street population.

Health Information

Please do not enter the hotel/conference area if you are experiencing any signs or symptoms of COVID-19 or other contagious illness. Symptoms include - but are not limited to - fever (temperature of 100.4 F or higher); chills; cough; shortness of breath or difficulty breathing; new loss of taste or smell; sore throat; congestion or runny nose; nausea or vomiting; diarrhea.

KICC

First Aid office - Market Street Prefunction Main Concourse

Closest Pharmacy and Medical Facilities

CVS
340 W Muhammad Ali Blvd, Louisville, KY 40202

Norton Community Medical
1 Arena Plaza, Louisville, KY 40202

Emergency Care in Louisville
UofL Health – UofL Hospital, 502-562-3015
530 S Jackson St, Louisville, KY 40202

Gaylord Texan Resort:

Dining

Parking

Room Reservations

Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center

A major credit card is required to confirm all room reservations.
Based on room availability, until June 6, 2022, up to 9 rooms may be reserved online or by calling hotel reservations 1-877-491-5138). Requests for 10 or more rooms, but fewer than 20, must be reserved by the hotel group housing coordinator; call hotel reservations (+1-817/778-1000) to speak with the coordinator.
Group reservation requests of 20 rooms or more must pay a non-refundable one-night rate plus tax per room, when the reservation is made. The hotel reserves the right to reference past conference reservation history prior to confirming a group reservation request. Requests for 20 or more rooms must be reserved by the hotel group housing coordinator; call hotel reservations (+1 877-491-5138) to speak with the coordinator, or email Susan Morris at smorris@gaylordhotels.com.
Cancelling any room reservation (individual or group) after May 15, 2022, will result in a two-night rate and tax penalty charged to the credit card on file per cancelled room. This policy supersedes any hotel policies.
A $200 per person fee will be assessed by TSA, Inc. on conference registration day for any conference attendee who does not stay at the Gaylord Texan Resort. Conference attendees are required to stay at the Gaylord Texan Resort on 6/27, 6/28, and 6/29. This policy is not implemented once the hotel sleeping room block is sold out and permission has been granted by National TSA. Attendees living within a twenty-five-mile radius of Dallas, Texas are exempt from this policy.
Check-in is after 4:00 pm and check-out is 11:00 am.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS

Group Housing Pre-Payment Information
Mail payment (a check that notes the guest name, the room reservation confirmation number, and the group name [TSA]) to:

Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
1501 Gaylord Trail
Grapevine, TX 76051
Attn: Accounting Department

For questions, send an email to Texangrouphousing@Gaylordhotels.com

Travel Information

Gaylord Texan Resort Room Reservation and Policy

Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center

A major credit card is required to confirm all room reservations.
Based on room availability, until June 6, 2022, up to 9 rooms may be reserved online or by calling hotel reservations 1-877-491-5138). Requests for 10 or more rooms, but fewer than 20, must be reserved by the hotel group housing coordinator; call hotel reservations (+1-817/778-1000) to speak with the coordinator.
Group reservation requests of 20 rooms or more must pay a non-refundable one-night rate plus tax per room, when the reservation is made. The hotel reserves the right to reference past conference reservation history prior to confirming a group reservation request. Requests for 20 or more rooms must be reserved by the hotel group housing coordinator; call hotel reservations (+1 877-491-5138) to speak with the coordinator, or email Susan Morris at smorris@gaylordhotels.com.
Cancelling any room reservation (individual or group) after May 15, 2022, will result in a two-night rate and tax penalty charged to the credit card on file per cancelled room. This policy supersedes any hotel policies.
A $200 per person fee will be assessed by TSA, Inc. on conference registration day for any conference attendee who does not stay at the Gaylord Texan Resort. Conference attendees are required to stay at the Gaylord Texan Resort on 6/27, 6/28, and 6/29. This policy is not implemented once the hotel sleeping room block is sold out and permission has been granted by National TSA. Attendees living within a twenty-five-mile radius of Dallas, Texas are exempt from this policy.
Check-in is after 4:00 pm and check-out is 11:00 am.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS

For questions, send an email to Texangrouphousing@Gaylordhotels.com

Gaylord Texan Resort Parking

Gaylord Texan Resort Dining

Collegiate Host Partners

Auburn University

Ohio Northern University

Wayne State College

The College of New Jersey

The University of Akron

Illinois Institute of Technology

Kirkwood Community College

Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus

South Dakota State University

University of North Dakota

University of Nebraska - Lincoln

St. Louis Community College

Florissant Valley and Meramec

The Associate in Science degree in Engineering Science is the first two years of study toward a Bachelor of Science degree at a four-year college or university. Students take fundamental courses common to most engineering disciplines and continue their studies in specialized areas (such as electrical, mechanical, civil, chemical, aerospace, and nuclear) during the remaining years at four-year colleges or universities.

STLCC works with the Missouri University of Science and Technology, University of Missouri-Columbia, Washington University, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, UM-St. Louis/Washington University Joint Engineering Program, Parks College of St. Louis University, and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to facilitate the transferability of specific courses. For the most current information on transferability, please consult the Engineering Department or the transfer institution’s website. This program is designed to provide the necessary flexibility to meet the technical and general education requirements indicated in the receiving institution’s transfer guidelines.

Florissant Valley

The Engineering Technology Associate in Applied Science program prepares students for entry level positions as engineering technologists through classroom instruction, laboratory skill practice, and/or work experience. Students will gain hands on knowledge in electronics, blueprint reading, measurement techniques, and prototype development.

Persons interested in this program should possess a stable temperament, manual dexterity, physical stamina, and the ability to integrate and prioritize a variety of activities. Engineering technicians jobs are available in a wide variety areas including engineering, manufacturing, medical, repair, maintenance, and other fields. Course work can be focused on biomedical equipment repair, computer aided design, manufacturing, electronics repair, robotics, or other areas.

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University of Cincinnati

Elon University

Purdue University Northwest

Liberty University

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Texas A&M University

Aggie STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) began in 2006 as a partnership with Texas A&M University and Dallas ISD through funding from Texas Education Agency. Aggie STEM’s services have since spread to reach numerous public school districts and charter schools across Texas, across the United States, and internationally.

Aggie STEM is dedicated to providing STEM educators with the tools necessary for advancements in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Aggie STEM works with teachers and schools to achieve these goals primarily through professional development activities involving STEM Project-Based Learning, Professional Learning Communities, strategies to improve high stakes test scores, awareness of STEM careers, and integration of the latest technologies face-to-face and online. Aggie STEM is the preeminent leader in online CPE credits and licensure renewal.

Aggie STEM’s research encompasses a broad range topics and issues in K-12 STEM education, from those directly connected to students and teachers as well as those related to school administration and curriculum. Research performed encompasses STEM education in both formal and informal contexts, and looks at fundamental issues as well as how to transfer the knowledge gained through research to improve the practice of STEM education. Informal STEM education is currently being investigated through examining STEM focused summer camps for middle and high school students. Aggie STEM emphasizes interest and competencies in STEM areas by involving campers in a learner-centered environment that enables them to actively engage, think, and solve real world oriented problems.

Aggie STEM has developed an online and face-to-face teacher professional development series to elevate teachers’ content and pedagogical knowledge about innovative instructional strategies supporting active teaching and learning (i.e., STEM Project-based Learning ) in STEM areas. Professors and graduate students from the mathematics, science, and engineering departments in Aggie STEM collaboratively conduct experimental research focused on best practices of active STEM teaching and learning. Aggie STEM also observes in schools, writes evaluation reports, and trains administrators, principals, and teachers in effective leadership for supporting active learning practices.

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Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Penn State Wilkes-Barre

Information Sciences & Technology

Computer Science, MIS, or Computer Engineering programs focus on building computer hardware and software. In IST, these disciplines are combined to form a strong technical foundation, providing students with a hands-on experience using today's computer systems. Unlike other IT programs, these skills are just the beginning.

Moving beyond technical know-how, the IST curriculum provides students with the ability to see the big picture, to know what technology is appropriate for a particular situation and to know how to implement the solution. The IST program creates highly skilled leaders that are sought after everywhere in the global digital economy - from the board room to the computer room, from government to Fortune 500 firms.

Electrical Engineering Technology

The Bachelor of Science graduate with a major in Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) is an engineering technologist who can bridge the gap between scientific advancement and practical electrical devices and systems. Research in all fields of electrical engineering has produced an abundance of new knowledge in recent years. Many of these advanced scientific achievements have been unused due to the shortage of engineering technologists specifically educated to convert scientific information into practical devices and systems.

The EET major helps equip students with the various skills necessary to adapt new scientific knowledge to new products. Graduates receive a well-rounded basic education in electrical and electronic design principles.

Surveying Engineering

The Surveying Engineering major provides a basic undergraduate education required for private and public service in the profession of surveying. Particular emphasis is placed on fundamental surveying principles required in all areas of surveying. Instruction is provided in the main divisions of surveying, including land surveying, mapping, photogrammetry, data analysis and adjustment, geodesy and map projection coordinate systems, remote sensing, geographic information systems, and land development. Students study various data collection techniques using surveying tools including total stations, levels, softcopy photogrammetry, satellite imagery, and the global navigation satellite system (GNSS). They also study legal principles related to land surveying, professional ethics, applications for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in surveying, and data management techniques. Through the use of projects and capstone courses, students will design measurement systems, alignments, land information systems, and land development.

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Competition

What is the competition format?

How do teams prepare for the competition?

Registration

How do I register?

What is the average cost?

When do I register a team?

Can I register more than one team?

Can additional teams be added after registration is complete?

When is the last date to add a team? Is there a way to drop a team and receive a refund?

Is my school eligible for a TEAMS registration discount? If so, where are the discount codes located?

Do I report my competition date to national TSA?

How many students are on a team?

Where do I enter my student’s name?

At what level will my teams compete?

Participation

Who can participate in TEAMS?

When is the competition?

Where do the competitions take place?

Who can serve as the proctor? How many proctors per team?

When is the essay due?

How will the multiple choice exam be administered?

Who can attend the 2024 National TEAMS Competitions?

TEAMS Competition Rules

Participation Levels and Divisions

Team Composition

Coach Requirements

Competitions

Scores

TEAMS Policies

Competition Site

Registration Fees and Deadlines

Cancellations

Competition Materials

Compete in TEAMS

"TEAMS taught me invaluable lessons about collaboration; it gave me the opportunity to work with a group of brilliant, innovative minds. TEAMS allowed me to develop my presentation, writing, and technical skills in the past five years."

—Patrick Liu, TEAMS competitor, CA

Step into the role of an engineer. Experience TEAMS.

Do you enjoy competing against students from other schools and groups from across the country? Do you want to deepen your knowledge of STEM disciplines outside the classroom? Do you want to meet new people and get a glimpse into the engineering profession? In the TEAMS competition, you and your teammates will work together on some of the world's most pressing social and community challenges.

Why Participate in TEAMS:

Provides you an integrated STEM learning experience
Gives you an inside look at problem solving from an engineer’s viewpoint
Increases your self-confidence in solving complex problems while working on a team
Allows you to consider engineering majors and careers

Who Can Participate:

Compete in TEAMS 1 Students in middle school and high school are eligible to compete in TEAMS. Students may attend middle and high schools (public, private, home schools); youth groups; or clubs and organizations (Boy/Girl Scouts, 4-H, Junior Achievement, etc.).

Middle school TEAMS participants are in 6th - 8th grade (5th or 9th grade may participate at the middle school level if the grade is housed in a middle school). High school TEAMS participants are in 9th - 12th grade.

Schools, homeschools, and groups participate and are ranked in different divisions and levels to allow for more equal competition. Divisions are assigned and levels are selected during the online registration process. Learn about participation levels and divisions.

Get Involved

FORM A TEAM:

Ask a teacher, or other adult, to become a coach. Bring together enough students for a two to four person team.

REGISTER:

The coach must register your team and serve as the point of contact for your team.

PRACTICE:

Review previous practice questions scenario topics. Scenario overviews are located in the coach online account.

COMPETE:

Each section of the competition will be administered in-person at the team's own school. Details and instructions will be provided.

CELEBRATE:

Your team will receive recognition and will be ranked within its division. State-level rankings are provided for each of the three components and Best in State (determined by combining the three components).

Celebrate TEAMS