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.
2023-24 Theme
Removal of pollutants from the land OR production of biodegradable, disposable plastic for the storage of food
Stevens MS, 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 submit completed portfolio as a pdf file.
March 2024
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 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 (may be a team of 1 at advisor’s discretion) per chapter may compete.