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Delaware students are proving that classroom learning can lead to national success! Students from across the First State recently earned top honors at a national STEM competition, demonstrating the knowledge, creativity, and technical skills they have developed through Delaware Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. Their achievements highlight how career-connected learning prepares students to solve real-world challenges while building skills valued by colleges and employers. Competing against some of the nation’s most talented students, Delaware Read more

Nearly 1,000 middle and high school students from across Delaware participated in the 2026 Delaware Technology Student Association (TSA) State Leadership Conference, held March 30–31 at the University of Delaware’s Clayton Hall. The conference brought together students from more than 40 schools statewide to demonstrate achievement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The event featured more than 1,800 contest entries across 66 competitive events spanning engineering design, robotics, cybersecurity, digital media, drones (UAV), and Read more

        Candidate Bio Aaira Allimulla Hello everyone! My name is Aaira Allimulla and I am a current sophomore at Newark Charter School where I’ve been an active member of TSA for the past three years. I love how TSA has given me more exposure to the STEM world through leadership, collaboration, and innovation. Currently, I serve as my chapter’s reporter where I ensure that all of my members feel supported throughout their Read more

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

  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