The TSA VEX Robotics Competition (VRC) and the TSA VEX IQ Challenge (VIQC) provide students with exciting opportunities for learning about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). These events complement the existing technology-related competitions offered by TSA, and involve the same action-packed experience of VEX events. The format of the TSA VEX competitions allows team members to participate in VEX events and TSA competitive events and activities at the national TSA conference.
Click here to learn more about the VEX Robotics Competition.
Tests of Engineering Aptitude, Mathematics, and Science (TEAMS) is an annual competition for middle and high school students designed to help them discover their potential for engineering.
When: Between February 12th and March 18th
Junior Solar Sprint (JSS) is an educational program for 5th through 8th grade students with the goal of creating the fastest, most interesting, and best crafted solar-vehicle possible. Students have the opportunity to participate in JSS through TSA chapters, Army hosted locations and middle schools across the country or through their middle school!
During JSS students will:
- design, build and race solar powered cars using hands-on engineering skills and principles of science and math,
- develop teamwork and problem solving abilities,
- investigate environmental issues,
- and gain hands-on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) skills
JSS is designed to support the instruction of STEM exploring topics such as alternative fuels, engineering design, and aerodynamics.