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.
2025-26 Theme
Students research and report on biotechnology that develops biofuels as an alternative to fossil fuels, helping to reduce pollution and combat climate change.
Brier Terrace MS, Team 3, 2025 1st Place
Event Resources
EVENT EXAMPLES
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Event Deadlines
January 22, 2026
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 2026
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 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 (may be a team of 1 at advisor’s discretion) per chapter may compete.
