The Technology Student Association (TSA) is pleased to announce it has acquired the TEAMS and UNITE programs of  the Junior Engineering Technical Society (JETS). TSA, a national non-profit education organization, has a membership of over 150,000 middle and high school students in 2,000 schools spanning 48 states. It offers more than 60 co-curricular science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)-based competitive events and related leadership activities. The TEAMS and UNITE programs promote mathematics, science and engineering understanding in students and help them discover their potential for careers in the engineering profession.

JETS engaged students in a variety of educational programs designed to increase awareness of what engineers do and to show how math and science knowledge make tangible differences in the world.  After many decades of service to the STEM community and with the assurance that the TEAMS and UNITE programs will continue in capable hands, the JETS organization is in the process of dissolving. The acquisition took place on August 31, 2011.

TEAMS and UNITE will continue as scheduled in 2012, but now will be managed by TSA. Schools, coaches, students, sponsors and affiliates can expect the same level of quality programming and effective outcomes they have previously experienced.  

TEAMS

TEAMS (Tests of Engineering Aptitude, Mathematics and Science) is an annual high school competition that challenges students to work collaboratively as they apply their math and science knowledge in practical, creative ways to solve real everyday engineering problems. Focused on a theme each year, original academic and innovative concepts are developed for the competition based on the National Academy of Engineering’s Grand Challenges. Engaging in the challenges requires critical job-readiness skills such as teamwork, analytical thinking, and multi-dimensional problem-solving.
In 2012, students will discover the engineering involved in healthcare and medicine.

TEAMS Competition registration and information can be found at http://teams.tsaweb.org.
 

UNITE

UNITE (Uninitiates’ Introduction to Engineering), a four to six week summer program that encourages high school students to pursue engineering careers, is funded by the U.S. Army Research Office. Its classes introduce students to an academic experience that closely parallels that of a first-year student in a university engineering program. Through these classes, hands-on activities, and team-based learning, students explore the connections between math, science and real-world applications.

2012 UNITE Request For Proposal