Congressional App Challenge

 

This year marks the second annual Congressional 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.  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 Congressional App Challenge is open to all high school students in the 8th Congressional District. Students entering the competition must submit their app’s source code online during the Submission Period between now and 12:00PM (noon) Eastern Standard Time on November 2, 2016, 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 Competition is open only to high school students from the 8th district. Find out if you're in the 8th district here. You may need your 9-digit ZIP code here.
  2.  You can particiapte as individuals or on teams of up to four. At least two teammates must be from the 8th district.

To Register

  1. Register for the Congressional App Challenge
  2. Rules and Submission Process
  3. Additional Information on Contest

Resources for Students and Teachers

Questions/Concerns

If you have any addition questions or concerns, please contact our district office at 215-579-8102 or e-mail Patrick Long at Pat.Long@mail.house.gov