TSA STEM Integration
In recent years, not only educators, but also political, civic and industry leaders have pushed for a greater emphasis on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education in our schools. TSA promotes a vision of students literate in these fields, and believes that participation in  TSA competitions helps make that vision a reality.

TSA competitions provide a hands-on venue for learning about science, technology, engineering and mathematics. By participating in TSA’s competitive events, students gain a broader understanding of these specific content areas, and at the same time experience the satisfaction that comes from applying them to real-life problem solving situations.

TSA competitions align with national standards for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

High School

TSA HS competitions and the science standards 
TSA HS competitions and the technology standards
TSA HS competitions and the engineering standards
TSA HS competitions and the mathematics standards

Middle School

TSA MS competitions and the science standards
TSA MS competitions and the technology standards
TSA MS competitions and the engineering standards
TSA MS competitions and the mathematics standards

TSA and Career Clusters
Career clusters (categories) are groups of similar occupations and industries. They were
developed by the U.S. Department of Education in order to organize career planning and
help schools better prepare learners for their futures.  The TSA Competitions and Career
Clusters grid illustrates the interconnectedness between individual TSA competitions
and the 16 career categories.
TSA and Career Clusters - Middle School
TSA and Career Clusters - High School

STEM News and Opportunities
 Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge Responsibility for tomorrow's most daunting environmental problems will fall to the youth of today -- the very people creating some of the most inspired solutions. Helping generate these solutions is the premier national sustainability challenge for K-12 students, the Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge, which recently kicked off its 2012 edition. Students team up with classmates under teacher/mentors to solve environmental problems in their school (grades K-5), community (grades 6-8), and world (grades 9-12). Now entering its fourth year, the challenge is a collaborative effort of the Siemens Foundation, Discovery Education, the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), and the College Board. Students at all levels use scientific investigation and Web-based curriculum tools powered by Discovery Education to create a replicable green solution.

Nearly 18,000 elementary, middle, and high school students competed in last year's challenge, offering innovations in areas such as food-waste-to-energy, community-scale battery recycling, phantom-power load reduction, systematic behavior change, erosion control, wildlife habitat restoration, and sustainable agriculture for arid zones. To join this educational initiative toward improving the planet's outlook, teachers and mentors can register for the Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge, add their student teams and begin formulating their projects at www.wecanchange.com. Student and teacher/mentor prizes, which vary according to grade level and value more than $250,000 total, include scholarships, savings bonds, school grants, adventure trips and a chance to present their idea at the United Nations. A panel of environmental experts and science educators will judge teams based on their research, analysis, and the ability of the solution to be replicated on a larger scale. High school students are specifically challenged to address: energy, biodiversity, land management, water conservation and cleanup, or air and climate. 

RealWorld-InWorld NASA Engineering Design Challenge
Technology teachers and students may be interested in this free, unique STEM competition consisting of two phases of project-based learning, one of which involves an innovative virtual reality setting and mentoring of college students to high-school-aged students who work alongside NASA and other professional engineers. More information and registration for the free resources are available at ww.nasarealworldinworld.org.