SBHS TSA

SBHS TSA

TSA - The National Organization

Overview

The Technology Student Association (TSA) is a nationwide organization composed of a student body that promotes Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Its purpose is to develop leadership in students and expose them to the different career opportunities available in the STEM field. TSA members are from about 2000 schools in 49 states across the country, and are a population of diverse individuals with different backgrounds and interests. The organization runs a wide range of competitions, including architecture, fashion, and robotics.

Events

TSA holds annual state and national conferences every year, where teams from all over the country meet and share ideas and projects. Select an event below to find out more about it, or visit http://www.tsaweb.org/High-School-Competitions for more information.

3D Animation

Come up with an efficient, effective, and creative solution to a given challenge using 3D Animation design and other design techniques.

Animatronics

Effectively create a life-like robotic animal for a children’s museum using animatronics and mechanical design.

Architectural

Design and plan out a piece of architecture, and create both digital and physical models of your design.

Biotechnology Design

Research, document, solve, and present a current biotechnology-related problem of your choosing.

Chapter Team

Take a written exam on parliamentary procedure in order to qualify as a semifinalist, where you will carry out these procedures.

Children\'s Stories

Create a STEM-focused children’s story, and assemble a book with illustrations. A new theme for the story is given every year.

Coding

Participate in an on-site coding competition, where you (and your team) will have to complete a given design challenge within a time limit.

Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Architecture

Use 2-dimensional computer-aided design tools to digitally model an architectural subject of your choice.

Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Engineering

Use 3-dimensional computer-aided design tools to digitally model a tool, machine, or other complex mechanism.

Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)

Create a promotional product for the given TSA conference/event using computer-integrated manufacturing technologies.

Debating Technological Issues

Prepare arguments for a debate on a given technological issue, and compete against another chapter at the state/national conference.

Digital Video Production

Work independently or on a team to develop a PSA and digital video focused on this year’s theme.

Dragster Design

Design, document, and build a fully functional CO2-powered dragster.

Engineering Design

Work with a team to solve the National Academy of Engineering grand challenge using research, creativity, and various STEM principles, then present your idea.

Essays on Technology

Write an essay on-site using provided sources about a relevant, contemporary technological topic.

Extemporaneous Speech

Give an on-site speech on a given technology or TSA topic without knowing the topic ahead of time.

Fashion Design and Technology

Using the given theme and research, create a portfolio and prototype a garment to present on-site.

Flight Endurance

Use a rubber-band powered model aircraft to examine flight principles.

Future Technology Teacher

Research preparatory programs in the field of technological education and test your skills as an aspiring technology teacher.

Music Production

Compose and produce an original piece of music to be played at the opening or closing ceremony of the TSA conference.

On Demand Video

Fully develop and create a 1-minute film (from script to final product) on-site within a given timeframe.

Photographic Technology

Use photography and graphics technologies to capture and edit a meaningful image on-site based on a given theme.

Prepared Presentation

Using a digital slide presentation, give an oral presentation on a topic provided on-site.

Promotional Design

Create a promotional product for the given TSA conference/event using computerized graphics technologies.

Scientific Visualization (SciVis)

Create an informative or analytical 2D or 3D digital model relating to a current STEM topic.

Software Development

Use modern frameworks, algorithms, and technologies to develop and document a functional and meaningful piece of software.

STEM Careers

Learn and document a skill relating to a STEM career and create a project using this skill to be discussed at an on-site interview.

Structural Design and Engineering

Use research, construction, testing, and structural design principles to test the efficiency of a given structure.

System Control Technology

Design, build, and program a computer-controlled mechanical model to solve a given problem.

Technology Bowl

Take a written test on TSA and current technology content standards to qualify for a head-to-head question and response based competition.

Technology Problem Solving

Use problem-solving skills to solve a problem provided on-site.

Transportation Modeling

Research, design, and create a scaled down model of a vehicle based on the annual theme.

Video Game Design

Develop an aesthetic, educational, and fun video game on a subject of your choice.

Webmaster

Develop a website featuring your school’s technology education programs and TSA chapter, as well as your team’s solution to an annual design brief.

3D Animation Animatronics Architectural Design Biotechnology Design Chapter Team Children's Stories Coding CAD-2D Architecture CAD-3D Engineering CIM Computer Integrated Manufacturing Debating Tech Issues Digital Video Production Dragster Design Engineering Design Essays on Tech Extemporaneous Speech Fashion Design and Tech Flight Endurance Future Tech Teacher Music Production On-Demand Video Photographic Tech Prepared Presentation Promotional Design SciVis Software Dev STEM Careers Structural Design System Control Tech Tech Bowl Tech Problem Solving Transportation Modeling Video Game Design Webmaster

TSA at SBHS

What is the club all about?

The Technology Student Association Club serves as a gathering place for students interested in various aspects of technology such as Architecture, Fashion, Design, Coding, Engineering, Photography, and more! Students interact and expand their knowledge and skills while preparing to compete at the TSA High School Conference held each Spring. While the club has historically consisted of fashion and architecture teams, it was recently expanded to support participants in any event. Regardless of your interest

Meetings

TSA Meets most Tuesdays in rooms C100 and B105 (except on half days)

For the most part, members work on their projects for the State conference at meetings. However, you are welcome to pursue any technology-related interest or project you would like!

How to join

Stop by one of our meetings, or shoot us an email! If you're excited to be here, we're excited to have you.

Contacts

Lisa Sokol - Club Advisor (Architecture) Lisa.Sokol@sbschools.org
Peri Orlando - Club Advisor (Fashion) Peri.Orlando@sbschools.org
Executive Board sbhstsaclub@gmail.com

Pay to Participate Notice

If you have attended 2 meetings and you plan to stay, you must pay-to-participate! Please make sure to go to the link below and bring in the receipt and give it to either advisor!
http://www.sbschools.org/schools/sbhs/school_information/ptp_registration.php

Technology Education at SBHS

No matter what branch of technology you are interested in, there are numerous other learning opportunities at SBHS. Check out these classes and clubs:

Courses

Beginner

Engineering Drawing I
Engineering Technology
Digital Imaging
Electronics and Robotics
Video and Communications Technology
Auto Technology in the 21st Century
Automotive Technology I: Basic Car Care
Architecture in the 21st Century
Computer Science in the 21st Century
AP Computer Science Principles
Engineering in the 21st Century
Video in the 21st Century
Technology in the 21st Century

Intermediate

Architecture: Design Fundamentals
Architecture: Design, Form & Function
Architecture: Design & Technology
AP Computer Science A
Automotive Technology II: Fundamentals
Studio Production for Television
VTN Broadcast Journalism Technology

Advanced

Automotive Technology III Advanced
Advanced Video Production Technology
Advanced Engineering Drawing
VTN Broadcast Journalism Semester
CS Topics: Android App Development
CS Topics: Data Structures and Game Design

Activities

Robotics

While building a robot may sound very much like it may only be for individuals with specific technical abilities, the truth is that the real success stories come from highly motivated teams with varying talents. This is a very rigorous program that requires tremendous dedication and several thousands of hours outside of school including weekends, breaks, and days off. Classroom STEM concepts are put to the test on the playing field as students learn lifelong skills in teamwork, leadership, communication, and more. Tournaments are held year-round at the regional, state, and national levels; local champions go on to compete against the best in the world at the VEX Robotics World Championship each April!

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XSTEM

X-Stem club gives South Brunswick High School Students opportunities to use their creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking skills. There is a two-fold focus:

Students prepare to participate in different competitions such as Lemelson-MIT InvenTeams, Real World Design Challenges, Google, Siemens, and Intel Science Fairs.
Students serve as ambassadors for STEM fields and serve as mentors to both elementary and middle school students.