Congresswoman Lois Frankel

Representing the 22nd District of Florida

STEM Competition

House App Contest

This year marks the first annual Congressional Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Academic Competition, the “House App Contest.”  This new competition is designed to engage student’s creativity and encourage their participation in STEM education fields.  Established by Members of the U.S. House of Representatives in 2013, this competition is a nationwide event that allows high school students from across the country to compete by creating and exhibiting their software application, or “app,” for mobile, tablet, or computer devices on a platform of their choice.  Throughout the completion period, participating students will be provided opportunities to engage with various STEM educational partners located within the community to mentor and assist them with their app development.  

The “House App Contest” is open to all high school students in Florida's 22nd Congressional District. Students entering the competition must submit their app’s source code to Stephanie Zachary during the Competition Submission Period between 12 PM Eastern Standard Time on FEBRUARY 1ST, 2014, and 11:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time on APRIL 30TH, 2014, as well as provide a YouTube or VIMEO video demo explaining their app and what they learned through this competition process.

Can I Participate?

  1. The contest is open to high school students who reside in the FL-22 Congressional District. 
  2. Participants may compete individually or in groups of up to 4 students. 
  3. For groups of 2 students, at least 1 must reside in the FL-22 Congressional District.
  4. For groups of 3-4 students, at least 2 must reside in the FL-22 Congressional District. 
  5. Students can verify that they live in the district by going to:
    1. https://www.pbcelections.org/precinctfinder.aspx
    2. https://www.browardsoe.org/precinctfinder.aspx
  6. Students should read the important information listed specifically for FL-22. (See below). 

Important information for FL-22's

To Register

1.     To enter, the student must register at http://studentappchallenge.house.gov/and then submit their entries to http://housestudentapps.challengepost.com/ after February 1, 2014 12PM EST. All entries must be an original in concept, design and execution.

2.     Register for the House Student App Challenge

3.     Register and submit entries at http://housestudentapps.challengepost.com/

*Please note that students must register with both websites. 

Resources for Students and Teachers