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
- DETSA Conference Registration System
- Registration Packet Details
- Conference Memo
- Conference Forms
- State Officer Application
- Event Planning Chart for 2020 Conference – UPDATED (01-24-2020)
- TSA Conference 2020 At-A-Glance Program Guide – UPDATED (1-31-2020)
- Maglev Vehicles Contest
- Rocketry Contest
- T-Shirt Design High School Contest
- Pin Design High School Contest
- Junior Solar Sprint (JSS) Contest
- Junior Solar Sprint (JSS) Letter to Educators
- Junior Solar Sprint (JSS) Registration Form
- Dress Code
- Dress Code Poster
- Judging Invitation
- Judging Handbook
- Chapter List
- Teacher Roster
- State Conference Driving Directions – Dover-DTCC Terry Campus
- 21.5 Bus Arrival and Parking Directions – NEW (2-14-2020)
- TSA Planning Calendar
- Themes & Problems
- Updates & Clarifications
- National TSA Chapter Affiliation Instructions
- National TSA Conference Planning
- Prep Guidelines Static Events February 26 – March 7, 2020 – UPDATED (2-14-2020)
- 27.5. Digital Contest Submission System – NEW (2-14-2020)
- Structural Engineering Verification
- Structural Engineering Spreadsheet
- LEAP Guidance and General Competition Forms
- Velocity Conference Payment Instructions
- DETSA Special Awards
- Structural Engineering Required Tools and Materials – NEW (2.27.20)
- Problem Solving Required Tools and Materials – NEW (2.27.20)
- 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.