TSA

The Technology Student Association (TSA) is a national organization of students engaged in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). It is open to students enrolled in or who have completed technology education courses. Members learn through exciting competitive events, leadership opportunities and much more. 

Mission

The Technology Student Association fosters personal growth, leadership, and opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM); members apply and integrate these concepts through co-curricular activities, competitions, and related programs. 

Motto

Learning to lead in a technical world

Vision

230,000 middle and high school students nationwide aspire to be future engineers, scientists and technologists through the Technology Student Association. 

Students In Action

sia_imageTSA students traveled to the Mini Maker Faire in Springfield, MO. Maker Fairs are one example of trips students are able to participate in as a member of TSA.

sia_imageStudents pose with their FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) robot at a meet in Stover, MO. FTC teams are challenged to design, build, program, and operate robots to compete in a head-to-head challenge in an alliance format. Participants call it “the hardest fun you’ll ever have!"

sia_imageThis year students are preparing a new robot to complete in the FIRST® RELIC RECOVERY game. During the game robots will score points by moving blocks, capturing relics, and navigating through obstacles in the course. NRTC Bots will host a meet on December 9, 2017.

Sponsors

David Longobardi

Project Lead the Way Instructor, TSA -- dlongobardi@nevada.k12.mo.us

Greg Tabor

Project Lead the Way Instructor, TSA, FTC Coach -- gtabor@nevada.k12.mo.us