Editing Technology Student Association (section)

==History==
TSA became an independent organization in 1978, when AIASA Inc. was formed to oversee the activities of the American Industrial Arts Student Association. Between the foundation of AIASA as an independent organization (it had formerly been a part of the [[International Technology and Engineering Educators Association|American Industrial Arts Association]]) and 1988, the association grew and began to take shape.<ref name="TSAHist">{{cite web|url=http://www.tsaweb.org/History |title=History |publisher=Technology Student Association |work=TSAweb.org  |date=1995-04-24 |access-date=2010-08-20}}</ref>

In 1988, the AIASA changed its name to the Technology Student Association as part of a shift in focus from industrial arts to mainstream technology.  This action followed a similar name change by the Texas state delegation the previous year.  In 1989, the official logo, submitted by a chapter advisor, was adopted. In 1990, the logo received a trademark from the [[United States Patent and Trademark Office|U.S. Patent and Trademark Office]].<ref name="TSAHist"/>

Today, the association has grown to include more than 300,000 members in more than 2,300 secondary schools across 48 states.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Facts|url=https://tsaweb.org/about/about-tsa/facts|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200828011228/https://tsaweb.org/about/about-tsa/facts|archive-date=2020-08-28|access-date=2020-08-28|website=tsaweb.org}}</ref> It has established an Honor Society, manages numerous competitive events and has partnerships with several organizations. Since TSA was chartered in 1978, more than five million students have participated as members.<ref name=":0" />

As part of its national service project, TSA has a partnership with the [[American Cancer Society]] (ACS). TSA members raise money to help fund research, education, advocacy, and patient support. The ACS presents Spirit of Service awards to chapters that participate in fundraising.<ref>{{Cite web|title=National Service Project|url=https://tsaweb.org/resources/student-members/national-service-project|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200828012805/https://tsaweb.org/resources/student-members/national-service-project|archive-date=2020-08-28|access-date=2020-08-28|website=tsaweb.org}}</ref>