Biotechnology

Description

Participants conduct research on a contemporary biotechnology issue (see theme), document their research, and create a display. The information gathered may be student-performed research or a re-creation or simulation of research performed by the scientific community. If appropriate, a model or prototype depicting some aspect of the issue may be included in the display. Semifinalist teams are interviewed.

2024-25 Theme

Biotechnology that supports sustainable cosmetics packaging to reduce waste to landfills

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Brier Terrace MS, 2024 1st Place

 

Event Resources

EVENT EXAMPLES

Click on the links to the right to view 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 submit completed portfolio for scoring.

April 2025

Teams will submit portfolio and set up display on Wednesday evening.

All teams will give semifinal presentations, 15 minute time slots

NOTE

This is a low enrollment event, requiring students to receive at least 75% of the total points possible to be in the Top 5 on stage, or to progress to the National TSA Conference in this event.

 

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 (may be a team of 1 at advisor’s discretion) per chapter may compete.

Additional Information

Event Coordinator:

Event Manager: Kari Potter, kpotter@washingtontsa.org

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