Cyberspace Pursuit

Participants are required to design, build, and launch a World Wide Web site that features the school’s career and technology education program, the TSA chapter, and the chapter’s ability to research topics pertaining to technology. Conference semifinalists participate in an on-site interview to demonstrate the knowledge and expertise gained during the development of the website with an emphasis on Internet and web history, web design (school, chapter and design brief pages), and research about cutting edge advances in technology.

The purpose is to design, build, and launch a website that features the school’s career and technology education program, TSA chapter, and research about a cutting edge technological topic.

 

Technology Bowl

Participants complete a written, objective test in order to qualify for oral question/response, head‑to‑head team competition.

The purpose is to demonstrate knowledge of TSA leadership skills and the systems of technology.

 

Extemporaneous Presentation

Participants give a three to five (3-5) minute speech fifteen (15) minutes after having drawn a card on which a technology or TSA topic for their speech is written.

The purpose is to verbally communicate knowledge of technology or TSA subjects.

 

Imaging Technology

Students capture images and process photographic and digital prints for display that depict the current year’s published theme. Ten (10) qualifying semifinalists participate in an on-site event in which they capture digital images and utilize multimedia software to prepare a storyboard/outline and media presentation of newsworthy TSA conference activities and events.

The purpose is to demonstrate understanding of and expertise in using imaging technology processes to convey a message. Semifinalists record images and develop a media presentation of TSA conference activities as assigned.

 

Promotional Graphics

Participants develop and present a graphic design that can be used as a TSA recruitment tool and that includes the theme for the next year’s conference.
In 2009, participants must include the theme of the 2010 conference, which is TSA: Tomorrow’s Leaders.

The purpose is to use computerized graphic communications layout and design skills in the production of a recruitment tool for TSA.

 

CAD Engineering Animation

Participants create a 3D computer model(s) of an engineering or machine object, such as a machine part, tool, device, or manufactured product. Students may be expected to animate a portion of their model.

The purpose is to use complex computer graphic skills, tools, and processes to develop three (3)-dimensional representations of engineering subjects.

 

Flight Endurance

Participants analyze flight principles with a rubber band powered model aircraft.

The purpose is to build, fly, and adjust (trim) a model to make long endurance flights inside a contained airspace. Any model design is acceptable if the model complies with the event specifications. All models are to be built and test flown before the event date.

 

Structural Engineering

Participants work as part of a team on site with supplied materials to build a model of a structure that is destructively tested to determine design efficiency.

The purpose, working as a team, within time and material constraints, is to construct a roof truss system that reflects knowledge of residential design and construction concepts.

Technology Problem Solving

Participants use problem solving skills and limited materials to develop a solution to a problem given on site. Participants are required to work as a team to provide the best solution, which is measured objectively.

The purpose is to demonstrate skill in determining the best solution to a problem. Teams manipulate and process selected materials using certain tools in order to mechanically solve the problem.