App Contest

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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.    

The “House App Contest” is open to all high school students in the 5th District. Students entering the competition must submit their app’s source code online 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 and essay (no more than 1,000 words) explaining their app and what they learned through this competition process.

Can I Participate?

  1. The Competition is open only to high school students who reside in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District or who attend high school in the district. Find out if I am eligible.

To Register

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

  1. Register for the House Student App Challenge
  2. Register at http://www.challengepost.com

Resources for Students and Teachers

For more information please see the House Student App Challenge Page or contact Ms. Maegan Crews in our Charlottesville office by phone at 434-973-9631 or by email at Maegan.Crews@mail.house.gov.