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Dover, DE — The Office of Career and Technical Education and STEM Initiatives is proud to celebrate the success of the 52nd annual Delaware Technology Student Association (DETSA) State Leadership Conference, held April 8–9 at Clayton Hall, University of Delaware. Nearly 800 students from across the state showcased their creativity, technical expertise, and leadership in a dynamic event highlighting Delaware’s next generation of STEM innovators and changemakers. The two-day conference featured the results of 63 competitive events related to advanced manufacturing, engineering, STEM, information technology, biosciences, and digital communications. The event was made possible through support from volunteers, business and industry leaders, and post-secondary institutions. Key Highlights Exhibitors and Presenters: University of Delaware – College of Engineering (Sponsor & Exhibitor) Dynamic Systems Tapp Network Delaware Foundation for Science and Mathematics Education Pitsco Delaware Tech Community College Assistive Medical Technologies Club University of Delaware – Geography, Business, Agriculture & Admissions Wilmington University Workshops & Sessions: UD College of Engineering Tour Biomedical, Electrical & Computer, Mechanical, Civil & Environmental, Materials Science Hands-on Engineering Activities STEM Careers Panel – Delaware STEM Leaders Special Awards: Dr. John Brown High School Advisor of the Year – Gerald Sheridan, Indian River High School John Singer Middle School Advisor of the Year – Laura Barnas, Chapter Spirit & Outstanding Chapter Awards – MOT Charter High School Del Lumbert Service Award – Steven Vanderloo State Officer Awards: • Sergeant-At-Arms - Isabel Austin, • Reporter – Noelle Snyder • Treasurer - Mason LeNoir • Secretary - Josh Hevelow • Vice President - Chuiyee Kong • President – Arnav Taduvayi 2025–26 Elected State Officer Team: James Carroll, Shreyas Chittimala, and Nathan Hryniewicz – Newark Charter High School Elisha Liu – Appoquinimink High School Laksh Patel – MOT Charter High School Zachary Barnas – Caesar Rodney High School State Contest Results Students earned top honors in more than 60 events, including Architectural Design, Cybersecurity, STEM Animation, Music Production, Video Game Design, Biotechnology, and more. “This conference reflects the power of Career and Technical Student Organizations to inspire leadership, creativity, and real-world application,” said Mike Fitzgerald, State Advisor for Delaware TSA. “Thanks to our sponsors and partners, students practiced career and technical skills and explored pathways that can shape their futures. These young people are the future of Delaware’s economy.” Call to Action The Office of Career and Technical Education and STEM Initiatives invites educators, employers, and community members to review the full list of 2025 contest winners and support the ongoing success of Career and Technical Student Organizations. Click here to access DETSA 2025 Contest Results. About the Office of Career/Technical Education and STEM Initiatives Delaware’s Brightest Innovators Recognized at DETSA State Conference

Delaware’s Brightest Innovators Recognized at DETSA State Conference

Dover, DE — The Office of Career and Technical Education and STEM Initiatives is proud to celebrate the success of the 52nd annual Delaware Technology Student Association (DETSA) State Leadership Conference, held April 8–9 at Clayton Hall, University of Delaware. Nearly 800 students from across the state showcased their creativity, technical expertise, and leadership in a dynamic event highlighting Delaware’s next generation of STEM innovators and changemakers. The two-day conference featured the results of 63 competitive Read more…

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Meet The 2025-2026 DETSA State Officer Candidates

  Candidate Bio Zachary Barnas I joined TSA in sixth grade and have been actively involved ever since. Competing, learning, and growing through TSA during my seventh and eighth-grade years has been a rewarding experience. Over the past three years, I’ve taken on various roles in my chapter’s officer team, serving as treasurer, vice president, and president. In this capacity, I’ve successfully raised our chapter’s enrollment by 50%. I’ve also organized several fundraising initiatives, including Read more…

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DETSA Launches Sock Drive for the Homeless at Fall Leadership Conference

Delaware TSA is excited to announce a special community service initiative at this year’s Fall Leadership Conference (FLC) on October 30-31! As part of our ongoing efforts to give back, we are hosting a sock drive to support the homeless in our community, and we need your help. We encourage all attendees—students, advisors, and volunteers—to join us in this effort by bringing new, clean socks to donate at the conference. These simple, yet essential items Read more…

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Delaware Students Shine in Orlando in National STEM Contests

The Delaware Technology Student Association (DETSA) proudly announces the outstanding performance of its student leaders June 26-30, 2024 at the 2024 National TSA Conference held in Orlando, Florida. This year’s conference celebrated the continuous advancement and innovation of youth pursuing STEM careers. Delaware students showcased their skills and creativity, achieving seven notable top 10 placements across various technical and professional competitive events. Key national achievements include: 1st place in Tech Bowl – Kedar Lakshmanan, Evan Read more…

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51st Annual DETSA Conference Celebrates Young Leaders, STEM, and Innovation!

Dover, Delaware – March 21, 2024 – The Delaware Technology Student Association (DETSA) is excited to share the successful completion of its 51st Annual State Leadership Conference (SLC), held on March 18th and 19th at Clayton Hall, University of Delaware. Bringing together over 800 students, educators, and industry professionals from across the state, this year’s conference was a celebration of innovation, leadership, and excellence in technology and engineering education, all under the theme “Evolution of Read more…

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