TechStart Programs

TechStart aims to impact not just the technical ability but also the teamwork, critical thinking, creativity, and problem solving skills of our future workforce.

Oregon Game Project Challenge

Oregon's first annual high school game programming competition, sponsored by TechStart and the Oregon University System.

SuperQuest

SuperQuest is a program that reaches thousands of students by educating and inspiring their teachers.

Willamette University -TechStart Programming Contest

A statewide competition in computer programming co-presented by TechStart and hosted by Willamette University. The competition requires student teams to solve challenging programming problems in a limited time. The program encourages team-work and programming achievement at diverse skill levels, simulating a real world experience.

Technology Educator of the Year Award

TechStart honors an outstanding technology teacher annually with the Oregon Technology Educator of the Year Award at our annual Uncork-ED wine tasting and charity gala.

Student Technologist of the Year Award

TechStart honors an outstanding student annually in partnership with the Oregon Department of Education with the Oregon Student Technologist of the Year Award at our annual Uncork-ED wine tasting and charity gala.

Oregon Computer Science Teachers Association (OCSTA) Spring Conference

The spring conference brings together K-12 technology teachers (and those who wish to teach technology) for focused discussions on topics like technology curriculum and preparing students for college level technology classes.

NW LEGO in Education and ROBOLAB Regional Conference

TechStart, along with the Engineering and Technology Council, Tufts University Center for Engineering Outreach, and the LEGO Group hosts the annual Northwest Region Lego in Education and ROBOLAB Conference.