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.
2025-26 Design Challenge
Topic: Bioconjugation. Bioconjugation is a biochemical technique that has been applied in various fields, such as medicine, diagnostics, biocatalysis, and materials. From chemical warfare to corrective eye surgery, the applications of bioconjugation are vast. Highlight the science behind bioconjugation and demonstrate one of its many uses.
Tesla STEM HS, Team 3, 2025 1st Place
Event Resources
Event Examples
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Event Deadlines
January 23, 2025
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 19, 2025 ($35)
Compete in the January 22, 2026 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 8, 2026
State Conference registration week February 23-27, 2026 (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
