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.

Also embedded in most of TSA’s competitive events are art and ethics. It is difficult to design without considering aesthetics, and it is irresponsible to create without contemplating ethical consequences. When students participate in TSA competitions they find they must not only embrace the value of design when they compete, they also must envision and assess the effects of what they develop.

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). As you make use of them, keep in mind that their power and beauty lie in their synergistic nature.

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

During the 2008/2009 school year, the TSA middle school competition integration into STEM standards is being developed.

Other STEM Opportunities (Competitions, Internships, Scholarships)

ACTE LAUNCHES PSA VIDEO CONTEST TO MARKET CTE MONTH

The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) is hosting its annual 29-second Video Public Service Announcement (PSA) Contest to publicize CTE Month during February 2010. Secondary and postsecondary career and technical education (CTE) students in film and video production classes and other CTE courses are invited to submit video PSAs incorporating the 2010 CTE Month logo and theme, “CTE: Invest in Your Future.” Students can enter the contest as individuals or as a group. Deadline to enter is October 16, 2009. ACTE is partnering with SchoolTube, a safe, moderated Web site for online media sharing that reaches thousands of teachers and students, to host this year’s contest (www.SchoolTube.com). Students will upload videos to SchoolTube’s Web site this fall, in addition to sending broadcast-quality versions to ACTE, which will be judged by a panel of marketing and media professionals.

ACTE will announce the winners during its Annual Convention, November 19-21 in Nashville, Tennessee. The first-place student(s) will receive a $750 prize and the school will receive one complimentary copy of Apple's Final Cut Studio 2, a professional video editing suite, which Apple is donating for the contest. The second-place student(s) will receive $250 and one complimentary copy of Apple's Final Cut Studio 2 for the school. First- and second-place videos will be publicized on the Internet and may air on television.The complete rules and copies of copyright assignment and release forms are available on the PSA Contest Web page. For more information or questions about submissions, please contact onlinemedia@acteonline.org.