Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook

Students Earn Honors from TSA Virtual Awards

Students from across the state took home honors from the 46th annual Delaware Technology Student Association (TSA) awards that were hosted on April 28, 2020. All awards were hosted virtually due to the global COVID-19 pandemic.

Nearly 700 students, advisors, and judges representing business and industry throughout the state participated in judging Career and Leadership Development Events. Members demonstrated professionalism, leadership and skill attainment in the annual Delaware TSA contests.

The Technology Student Association (TSA) is a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) dedicated to students interested in the future of invention, innovation, engineering, and technology. Through TSA, members have the opportunity to participate in technology-focused competitive events, take part in community service work, and become leaders for the organization in their school, state, and at the national level. TSA incorporates curricular and co-curricular experiences to emphasize the importance of knowledge, leadership, skill development, and teamwork.

To learn more about DETSA, please visit: www.detsa.org  or contact Mike Fitzgerald by phone at: 302.735.4015 or by email at: Mike.Fitzgerald@doe.k12.de.us.


The Delaware Technology Student Association (DETSA) is planning for our State Conference to be held at Delaware Technical Community College (DTCC) – Terry Campus on April 1-2, 2020 with nearly 1000 students, advisors, and judges from up to 58 chapters to participate with nearly 1,888 total contest entries in 62 contests. The top 3 (three) medalists will be recognized in each contest. Sample contests include: Architecture, CAD, Digital Video Production, Dragster Design, Engineering Design, Flight, Maglev Vehicles, Robotics, Rocketry, Structural Engineering, System Control Technology, Video Game Design, and more. Each TSA competitive event requires students to apply engineering, technology, solve technical problems, conduct research, and invent solutions. The Technology Student Association (TSA) is a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) dedicated to students interested in the future of invention, innovation, engineering, and technology. Through TSA, members have the opportunity to participate in technology-focused competitive events, take part in community service work, and become leaders for the organization in their school, state, and at the national level. TSA incorporates curricular and co-curricular experiences to emphasize the importance of knowledge, leadership, skill development, and teamwork. Select the following link(s) for a list of the state and national contest winners from this past year.

Top medalists will earn the opportunity to represent Delaware at the National TSA Conference to be held in Nashville, Tennessee from June 27-July 1, 2020 where over 8,000 students from throughout the world will participate. To learn more about DETSA, please visit: www.detsa.org or contact Mike Fitzgerald by phone at: 302.735.4015 or by email at: Mike.Fitzgerald@doe.k12.de.us.

2020 Conference Planning Documents

  1. DETSA Conference Registration System
  2. Registration Packet Details
  3. Conference Memo
  4. Conference Forms
  5. State Officer Application
  6. Event Planning Chart for 2020 Conference – UPDATED (01-24-2020)
  7. TSA Conference 2020 At-A-Glance Program Guide – UPDATED (1-31-2020)
  8. Maglev Vehicles Contest
  9. Rocketry Contest
  10. T-Shirt Design High School Contest
  11. Pin Design High School Contest
  12. Junior Solar Sprint (JSS) Contest
  13. Junior Solar Sprint (JSS) Letter to Educators
  14. Junior Solar Sprint (JSS) Registration Form
  15. Dress Code
  16. Dress Code Poster
  17. Judging Invitation
  18. Judging Handbook
  19. Chapter List
  20. Teacher Roster
  21. State Conference Driving Directions – Dover-DTCC Terry Campus
  22. TSA Planning Calendar
  23. Themes & Problems
  24. Updates & Clarifications
  25. National TSA Chapter Affiliation Instructions
  26. National TSA Conference Planning
  27. Prep Guidelines Static Events February 26 – March 7, 2020 – UPDATED (2-14-2020)
  28. Structural Engineering Verification
  29. Structural Engineering Spreadsheet
  30. LEAP Guidance and General Competition Forms
  31. Velocity Conference Payment Instructions
  32. DETSA Special Awards
  33. Structural Engineering Required Tools and Materials – NEW (2.27.20)
  34. Problem Solving Required Tools and Materials – NEW (2.27.20)
  35. DETSA Staffing Assignments – NEW (3.10.20)

TSA is a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) dedicated to students interested in the future of invention, innovation, engineering, and technology. Through TSA, members have the opportunity to participate in technology-focused competitive events, take part in community service work, and become leaders for the organization in their school, state, and the nation.