Transportation Modeling
Description
Participants research, design, and produce a scale model of a vehicle that fits the annual design challenge.
2025-26 Design Challenge
The Sky is Not the Limit- Next-gen space travel.
Anvie Sana, Tesla STEM HS, 2026 1st Place
Event Deadlines
January 21, 2027
Students will need their Participant ID number, and password, from their advisor.
Students submit documentation portfolio, items a-e, for scoring. The first 4 categories on the portfolio rubric will be scored.
April 2027
Students submit their completed portfolio, sign up for a presentation time, and set up model and display.
Washington TSA Rules
To compete, students must:
Belong to a currently affiliated TSA chapter
Be registered (by their TSA advisor) for competition by December 18, 2026 ($35)
Compete in the January 21, 2027 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 7, 2027
State Conference registration week February 22-26, 2027 (see state conference page for details)
At the state level, 3 individuals per chapter may compete.
