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Congressional App Challenge

 This year marks the first annual Congressional Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Academic Competition, the “House Student App Challenge.” 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.

The “House Student App Challenge” is open to all high school students in the 6th Congressional District. Students entering the competition must submit a YouTube or VIMEO video demo explaining their app and what they learned through this competition process. The Competition Submission Period is between 12 PM Eastern Standard Time on FEBRUARY 1ST, 2014, and 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on APRIL 30TH, 2014.  The winning app will be displayed nationally on the U.S. House of Representatives webpage.

Can I Participate?

The Competition is open to high school students who reside in or are eligible to attend public schools located in the 6th Congressional District.  You can confirm your eligibility here.  Students may compete in teams up to a maximum of four students, two of whom must reside in or be eligible to attend public high school in the 6th Congressional District.

To Register

To enter, the student must create an account on www.challengepost.com and then register for the "House Student App Challenge" under Congresswoman Matsui's profile during the Competition Submission Period. All entries must be an original in concept, design and execution.

More Information

For more information, answers to commonly asked questions can be found here. An informational session for students is being hosted at Hacker Lab (1715 I Street, Sacramento) on Saturday, March 22nd from 10:00 AM - Noon.  If you are planning on attending, please RSVP to: MatsuiRSVP@mail.house.gov.

Resources for Students and Teachers

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