Design Problem: Following the specified requirements, create an animatronic exhibit for a public library to excite young readers.
Design Problem is in Canvas under "Competition Event Material".
Theme: Preparing to compete in a TSA event and/or preparing for your first TSA conference
Topic: Tissue Engineering. Tissue Engineering is a biomedical engineering discipline that uses a combination of cells, engineering, materials methods, and suitable biochemical and physicochemical factors to restore, maintain, improve, or replace different types of biological tissues.
Theme: Create a “touch and feel” or interactive storybook that introduces TSA and its benefits to young readers in an engaging manner.
Competition Updates:
10/8/24
The TSA logo may be used for this year’s event in accordance with the TSA Branding Guide. Any other use of the TSA logo beyond the national TSA conference is prohibited.
The following programming languages may be used to complete the assigned problems:
C version C17
C++ version C++20
C# version 8
Java version 21.0
Javascript/Node version 18.19
Python version 3.9
Ruby version 3.2
Rust version 1.75
Swift version 5.10
Identify and use a "Real Estate," "Housing," and/or "Community" related open-source data set for your analyses and research. In the scientific poster, cite the source of the data, including the URL/domain and file format. Poster template is in Canvas under "Competition Event Material".
Topic: Biotechnology
Subtopic 1: Biometric identification poses a security threat within the digital world.
Subtopic 2: Gene-editing biotechnologies such as the CRISPR-Cas9 system, set a dangerous precedent for science applications in healthcare.
Subtopic 3: Brain interface technologies, such as Elon Musk’s Neuralink, provide a unique and beneficial solution to mental health issues.
Theme: Create a short film that includes at least 30 seconds of animation
Address weights and lengths only; there are no special design challenges.
Competition Updates
11/5/24
Rubric - Semifinal Dragster Construction section
Body Paint/Finish Criteria
Adequate Performance – Dragster body is painted and/or finished adequately.
File is in Canvas under "Competition Event Material".
Manage the nitrogen cycle
Create a prototype of a marching band uniform for a performance with the theme of “Earth, Wind, Fire, Water.” The prototype must include a type of wearable technology. No pyrotechnics or ignitable elements are permitted.
Teams will submit one (1) or two (2) garments for judging (top and bottom or one [1]-piece.) All required components must fit inside a 32-quart plastic container. Any accessories (hats, gloves, boots, etc.) may be used during semifinalist presentations, however, they are not submitted in the preliminary round.
Identity a disaster threat, natural or otherwise, that may impact your community. Develop an infographic that communicates hazard zones, evacuation routes, and resource distribution.
An item that can be used as picture frames for a home or office while also serving another purpose
Create a musical piece that will be used as the background music for a role-playing game (RPG) video game. It will be played during the parts of the game when the player’s character is visiting the blacksmith.
Using five photographs, tell a story about your journey in TSA. The type of photo (color, black and white, macro, still life, and student choice) should add to the impact of the story you are sharing.
Develop a presentation that highlights the field of digital music production, including the timeline of its origin, development, fruition, and release of the technology on a global scale.
Branding materials for a fictitious restaurant; the four (4) Promotional Folder items are student choice.
File is in Canvas under "Competition Event Material".
Competition Updates:
8/21/2024
Documentation Portfolios are not required for this event
Develop a program that enhances the environment and/or agriculture to be more sustainable and efficient.
Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) are advanced technologies that enable direct communication between the brain and computers. Using electrodes placed on the scalp, BCIs detect brain signals that are then translated into commands for computers. These signals can control various applications, from typing messages to playing video games, solely through thought. BCIs have practical applications beyond entertainment; they assist individuals with disabilities by allowing them to operate prosthetic limbs or communicate when speech is impaired. BCIs represent a remarkable intersection of neuroscience and computer science, offering promising solutions for both medical and technological advancements.
Based on the following headline (link below), develop a news broadcast that includes an introduction of the headline, a summary of the information in the news story, and an explanation of potential future implications of the highlighted work.
Files are in Canvas under "Competition Event Material".
Competition Updates:
9/5/24
2024-2025 Design Brief
The two column towers will be placed on the bases 8" apart instead of 6" apart to accommodate the center plate on testers.
The test block can be a minimum of 12" instead of 10"
Design Problem: Food trucks
Theme: Kid’s game, 2 to 4 players, playable on one (1) screen and one (1) keyboard at a time
Create a virtual reality (VR) simulation of a family vacation destination that includes experiences and activities that appeal to both young children and teenagers.
Topic: A restaurant (dine-in and carry-out) that specializes in vegetarian food
Challenge: Design a website for a vegan/vegetarian restaurant. Showcase the restaurant’s approach (such as farm-to-table, preparation processes, and sustainability) to the food served in the restaurant.