Congressional STEM Competition

BOEHNER ANNOUNCES 2014 CONGRESSIONAL STEM COMPETITION WINNERS

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.  An appointed panel of individuals within the academic, software and entrepreneurial fields judged this year’s entries.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

  • The “House App Contest” is open only to high school students (grades 9-12) who reside in Ohio’s 8th Congressional District or who are eligible to attend public high school in the 8th District.  Individuals submitting on behalf of teams must meet the eligibility requirements for individual Contestants.


HOW DO I ENTER?

  • To enter, students must create an account on www.challengepost.com and then register for the “House Student App Contest” under Congressman Boehner’s profile during the Competition Submission Period, which is Saturday, February 1, 2014, to Wednesday, April 30, 2014 (NOTE entries must be submitted by 11:59pm Eastern Daylight Time).
  • Students entering the competition must submit the required materials online during the Competition Submission Period (Saturday, February 1, 2014, to Wednesday, April 30, 2014).  Students must be prepared to submit their “app” source code upon request.
  • Students must provide two video submissions. Videos may be submitted using YouTube or VIMEO:
  1. “Application Demonstration Video” | A video in which students explain their “app” and provide a brief demonstration (NOTE: Maximum time is two minutes)
  2. “Developer Video” | A video describing what the students learned through the competition process (NOTE: Maximum time is one minute)
  • All entries must be original in concept, design and execution.


WHAT DO I WIN?

  • First Place Prize: Entry will be featured on the U.S. House of Representatives website, www.house.gov



2014 IMPORTANT DATES

Saturday, February 1:“App” submission period begins

Wednesday, April 30: FINAL day to submit competition materials

Thursday, May 1 – Thursday, May 29: Judging period

Friday, May 30: Winning submission announced


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