STEM Mass Media
WARNING
This event has been moved from a being Washington-only event to being a National event. Please read the event guide carefully.
In response to an annual theme, participants use written and verbal communication skills to convey a news story in both a video broadcast (preliminary round) and a digital written format (semifinal round). Participants must demonstrate a strong understanding of journalism etiquette and the common practices of the field of mass media.
Theme
2026–27 headline: Scientists link human right-handedness to walking upright and brain evolution. Develop a news broadcast that introduces the headline, summarizes the news story, and explains potential future implications. See the current WTSA event page for the source article and full prompt.
Information
| Team size | 2-3 |
| State entry limit | 3 per Chapter |
| National entry limit | 1 per Chapter |
| Portfolio required | Yes |
| Early entry | Yes |
| Requires test | No |
| Onsite Only | No |
| Presentation/interview | Yes |