Biotechnology Design

Description

Participants select a contemporary biotechnology problem that reflects the theme for the year (see below). Participants demonstrate understanding of the topic through documented research, the development of a solution, a display (including an optional model or prototype), and an effective multimedia presentation.

2024-25 Design Challenge

Tissue Engineering. Tissue Engineering is a biomedical engineering discipline that uses a combination of cells, engineering, materials methods, and suitable biochemical and physicochemical factors to restore, maintain, improve, or replace different types of biological tissues.

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Tesla STEM HS, Team 3, 2024 1st Place

 

Event Resources

Event Examples

Click on the links to the right to view some past entries for this event!

 

Event Deadlines

January 23, 2025

Upload pdf file

Students will need their Participant ID number, and password, from their advisor. Only the team captain will be able to upload the file.

Students should submit completed portfolio as a pdf file.

April 2025

Students will submit their portfolio and display on Wednesday evening.

Semifinalist list will be posted Thursday afternoon, semifinalist presentations will take place Thursday afternoon/evening.

 

Washington TSA Rules

To compete, students must:

  • Belong to a currently affiliated TSA chapter

  • Be registered (by their TSA advisor) for competition by December 20, 2024 ($30)

  • Compete in the January 23, 2025 virtual competition (see individual event pages for details)

  • Be selected as a top competitor in their event(s) and invited to participate at State

    • Number of competitors is dependent on specific event

    • Qualifying competitor lists will be published by February 10, 2025

    • State Conference registration week February 24-28, 2025 (see state conference page for details)

At the state level, 3 teams per chapter may compete.

Additional Information

Event Coordinator: Kasthuri Sakthikumar, sakthikumark@issaquah.wednet.edu

Event Manager: Kari Potter, kpotter@washingtontsa.org

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