The office of U.S. Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, is now accepting submissions for the 2024 Congressional App Challenge. The competition is open to all 6-12 grade students in the 11th Congressional District of Texas and is an opportunity for students to develop their skills in computer science and STEM skills.
The deadline is Oct. 24 at noon Eastern Time. Students can register and upload their app here https://www.congressionalappchallenge.us/students/student-registration/
Step-by-step video guide
The Congressional App Challenge website has a step-by-step video guide that walks students, parents, and educators through the application process. Click here https://www.congressionalappchallenge.us/students/student-registration/ to access the video guide.
Prizes
The winner from the 11th Congressional District, chosen by a panel of expert judges, will be featured on the House of Representatives website, House.gov, as well as on CongressionalAppChallenge.us. The winning app will also be displayed in the U.S. Capitol among other winners from across the country. Additional sponsor prizes to be announced.
Rules
- Students will create an application (aka app) for PC, web, tablet, robot, mobile, etc Any programming such as C, C++, JavaScript, Python, Ruby, or “block code” will be accepted.
- There are no limits on the application theme or topic.
- Students may work individually or in teams made up of no more than four.
Students are highly encouraged to review the competition’s complete rules and regulations on the Congressional App Challenge’s website. For more information, please visit congressionalappchallenge.us or contact Kathy Keane in the San Angelo Office at [email protected].
