MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County School of Technology’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Club’s Technology Student Association (TSA) Chapter participated in the New Jersey TSA’s State Conference. According to a release issued by the School of Technology, students placed in nine competitions, including a first-place win in Biotechnology Design for the third year in a row.
Additional highlights for this year’s achievements include first-place wins in Biomimicry, Music Production, Future Tech Teacher, and Video Game Design. Students also placed second and third in the following categories: Audio Podcasting, Drone, Engineering Design, and Prepared Presentation. In total, 32 students from the chapter are eligible for participation in the National TSA Conference, set to take place in June. According to the district, this consistent success demonstrates the club’s commitment to excellence and innovation in STEM Education.
The annual NJ TSA High School State Conference is held every spring. High school students from around the state compete in over 30 competitive events, and the winners qualify to compete against students from all over the country at the National TSA Conference, held in a different location each year.
The Academy for Biotechnology is a rigorous Career & Technical Education (CTE) program that prepares students for success in post-secondary programs and careers related to biotechnology. Officials said students in the Academy will develop research and laboratory skills through hands-on, project-based learning guided by real-world applications.
Email Gina DiDomenico, MCVSD Student Recruitment & Community Relations, at didomenicog@mcvts.org or visit www.mcvts.org.