1. 2017 Conference Theme: Defining Your Future
2017 national TSA Conference Wednesday, June 21st– Sunday, June 25th Orlando, Florida
2017 Conference Theme: Defining Your Future

2. TSA: Mission and Membership
TSA Mission Statement: The Technology Student Association enhances personal development, leadership, and career opportunities in STEM, whereby members apply and integrate these concepts through intracurricular activities, competitions, and related programs.
Since 1978, almost 4,000,000 middle and high school students have participated in TSA programs and activities.
Current TSA membership:
Over 250,000 student members
75% college bound
39% female and/or minority
100% likely to graduate high school

3. TSA Membership Benefits
TSA Membership offers:
Challenging competitions at local, state, and national levels
Customized leadership development
Team-building experiences
Community service involvement
Enhanced STEM learning through
local, state, and national competitions
aligned with national
STEM standards

4. National Competitive Events
Features of the national TSA conference:
Provides a national hands-on venue for students to learn about and apply STEM skills;
Ensures expert judging by STEM educators
and industry representatives;
Students compete individually
or in teams;
Winning finalists receive awards,
as well as all the memories and challenges of a national
TSA conference.

5. National TSA Conference
Participation in National Service Project and Event
TSA Meet & Greet - A Networking Opportunity
Leadership Training Sessions
More than 60 Middle School and High School Competitions
Competitions
Leadership
Community
Service
Career/Industry
and Education

6. National TSA Conference Primary Benefits to Students
The conference gives STUDENTS the opportunity to:
Compete among students from across the U.S.
Participate in leadership training
Explore STEM education and career options
Receive recognition
Network with peers
Participate in a national service project and event

7. National TSA Conference Primary Benefits to Advisors
The national TSA conference offers TSA ADVISORS opportunities to….
Participate in special interest sessions and educator meetings
Network with TSA advisors and others from across the U.S.
Expand their knowledge of STEM activities and educational products/services
Experience firsthand the excitement and challenge of students participating in national STEM events

8. Sample National Competitive Events Middle School
Biotechnology
Construction Challenge
Electrical Applications
Environmental Engineering
Flight
Forensic Technology
Geospatial Technology
Junior Solar Sprint
Website Design

9. Sample National Competitive Events High School
Animatronics
Biotechnology Design
Digital Video Production
Engineering Design
Future Technology Teacher
Music Production
Scientific Visualization (SciVis)
Transportation Modeling

10. TSA’s leadership program - Leadership. Education. Achievement
TSA’s leadership program - Leadership. Education. Achievement. Personal Growth. (LEAP)
LEAP is based on The Five Practices of The Student Leadership Challenge*:
Model the Way
Inspire a Shared Vision
Challenge the Process
Enable Others to Act
Encourage the Heart
*Kouzes, James and Posner, Barry. The Student Leadership Challenge – Five Practices for Becoming an Exemplary Leader . San Francisco: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2008

11. Three LEAP Tracks

12. LEAP Professional On-site Training
Professional training based on The Student Leadership Challenge includes:
Team Building
Self-Esteem
Communication
Envisioning the Future
Challenge Management
Professionalism

13. National TEAMS Competitions
Qualifying teams compete in 3 competitions to win Best in Nation honors:
Essay
Prepared Presentation
Design/Build
All competitions and scenarios are focused on the theme, “Engineering the Environment.”

14. 2017 National TSA Conference Highlights
60+ Middle and High School Competitions
Robotics Competitions: VEX Robotics Competition (VRC), and Vex IQ Challenge (VIQC-Middle School Only)
American Cancer Society Event (National Service Project)
“Meet and Greet” Networking Opportunity
General Sessions (business meetings, service awards. etc.)
Special Interest Sessions
LEAP Leadership Development
State Delegation Meetings

15. Attending the 2017 national TSA conference requires:
Cooperation and support of school administration
Good logistical planning
Approval and support of
parents
Necessary registration and
travel funds
Well prepared and motivated
students

16. 2017 Conference RegistrationOR
Pre-registration
On-site
Advisor
$100
$110
Student Member
N/A (completed through pre-registration)
Alumni
$45
$55
Guest
Guest Child
$25
$35

17. 2017 Conference Hotel
Rosen Shingle Creek Universal Blvd. Orlando Florida Telephone: Over 1400 sleeping rooms are available for TSA at the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel for the 2017 national TSA conference. Inspired by the architecture of the Spanish revival and the beauty of Orlando’s natural landscape, the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel is truly breathtaking. The TSA sleeping room rate is $ per night plus tax.
Additional information about the Rosen Shingle Creek amenities and reservation information is available on the TSA website conference page.

18. 2017 Conference Resources TSA Website (www.tsaweb.org)
Competitive events themes and problems
Contact information for Competition Regulations Committee
Resources for teachers and students, including fundraising ideas
Conference schedule information
Online conference registration
Reservation links to conference hotels with negotiated rates
Travel information
Awards criteria and information
Local tourist information

19. Testimonials
“The national TSA conference provides a unique opportunity for future leaders in the technological world to come together and learn from each other and industry leaders. Throughout the conference, chapter members compete at the highest level for national titles, participate in leadership training, and explore the ways in which STEM concepts are integrated into the world around us. Attending the national TSA conference is always a highlight of the year for me and my students.”
Charles Worley Carthage High School – Texas President, TSA Inc., Board of Directors
“My favorite aspect of the national TSA conference is the way it unifies members from across the country. Through competitions, interest sessions, and leadership training, each chapter member at the national TSA conference exemplifies TSA’s motto of learning to lead in a technical world. This communal atmosphere and collective effort to strive for knowledge and excellence is what makes the national TSA conference a particularly special event.”
Jack Crawford Lowndes High School - Georgia National TSA President

20. Technology Student Association
For more information
Technology Student Association
1914 Association Drive
Reston, VA
Phone: Toll free: