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.
2023-24 Design Challenge
Microplastics have long been a concern for their effects on marine ecosystems, but recently, scientists have discovered their existence in Antarctic snow, on the tops of mountains, in the air, and even in our blood. Research one source of microplastics (i.e., clothing, vehicle tires, manufacturing, plastic degradation, etc.) and document their effects on organisms and the environment, as well as what is being done to mitigate these effects.
Jackson HS, 2023 1st Place
Event Resources
Event Examples
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Event Deadlines
January 11, 2024
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.
March 2024
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 an affiliated TSA chapter, register for competition by December 15, 2023, and pay the $30 competition fee. Participants must also meet the January 11 event deadlines (see above) to “qualify” for the Washington TSA State Conference in March.
To compete at the WTSA State Conference, students must have been registered in December, met the Jan. 11 deadline, and then register in February for the State Conference ($420/$500 per student package price (4 or 2 students per room)).
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