A program of theTechnology Student Association

Tests of Engineering Aptitude, Mathematics and Science (TEAMS)

TEAMS is a one-day engineering competition where students collaborate and apply math and science skills to solve real-world engineering issues

Annual theme based on the National Academy of Engineering Grand Challenges—the 2016 theme is “Engineering the Tools of Innovation”

Topics are theme-based— the 2016 competition will include optics, space exploration and effective manufacturing

TEAMS

10,000 students competed in TEAMS in 2015

1,200 teams competed in 2015

Students can compete at a local school or at a collegiate host site

Best in State and Best in Nation awards

Top ranking teams in the state may compete at the national TEAMS competition, held at the national TSA conference, for Best in Nation rankings

TEAMS Collegiate Hosts

60 collegiate hosts sites in 2015

Host sites accommodate between 5 and 70 teams

Host sites incorporate information about collegiate opportunities at their school

Host sites may offer “day of” awards to participants

Hosting TEAMS strengthens community relationships

Host Registration

Complete host application and return to TSA Once approved, complete online host record Options

How many teams (8 students each) can your venue accommodate?

Will you host just high school, just middle school, or both levels?

Will you subsidize registration or charge a host fee per team?

Choose a competition date during the TEAMS competition window

February 8th - March 20th

Pre-competition

Identify schools within a 50 mile range as possible participants

Market to: technology teachers

engineering teachers

math teachers

science teachers

counselors

principals

Use TEAMS brochure (electronic and print available)

Competition Day

Sample Schedule

9:30–10:00 am Arrival and welcome

10:15–11:45 am Part 1

11:45 am–12:30 pm Campus tour/activity

12:30–1:15 pm Lunch

1:30–3:00 pm Part 2 and coaches workshop

3:00–3:30 pm Guest/student speakers

3:30–4:00 pm Awards

4:00 pm Dismissal

Post competition

Enter Part 1 scores via online host account

Send Part 2 answer sheets (top sheet) to national TSA for judging

Retain Part 1 and Part 2 (bottom sheet) until the beginning of April

Return Part 1 and Part 2 (bottom sheet) to coaches in early April

Check the TEAMS website for rankings in April

TEAMS Host Opportunity

TEAMS Host Opportunity at the National TSA Conference A complimentary information table during the four hour

“Meet and Greet”

Two complimentary conference registrations for those manning the table

An interest session during the conference

An invitation to judge the TEAMS Best in Nation competitions

Partner Organizations

Contact TEAMS

More information about TEAMS is available on the TEAMS website at http://teams.tsaweb.org

Contact Sandy Honour or Cindy Donahue for more information

shonour@tsaweb.org; cdonahue@tsaweb.org

Toll free: 888/860-9010

Questions?

Thank you!

teams.tsaweb.org