TAME Programs State Math and Science Competition - Middle and high school students compete within local alliances, some at a regional level as well, by taking tests in 16 areas of mathematics and science. Winners participate in the statewide competition on a Saturday in March or April. Statewide participants receive a TAME T-Shirt and a variety of awards. In addition, a short essay on the topic is required. Students are encouraged to research the topic in school, local and college libraries and with local participating engineers.
Local winners compete in the statewide contest.
Poster calendars featuring the statewide winning posters are distributed statewide. The primary purpose of the program is to introduce engineering careers and concepts at the middle school level. The modules will consist of intense and enterprising team problem solving activities utilizing low-cost materials. The programs will emphasize skill developed in the areas of teamwork and cooperation, leadership, creativity and innovation, problem solving, planning, design, analysis and oral presentation. TAME Days at Universities - Many Texas colleges and universities individually host a day which TAME alliance high school students, parents, and sponsors are invited to participate in campus tours, engineering demonstrations, and workshops on financial aid, college life, and career opportunities in engineering and science.