Ready, set, create an app!
The third annual Congressional App Challenge has launched for the 18th Congressional District, and high school students attending public schools in the district can enter the competition through Nov. 1.
The competition is a nationwide challenge that sees students exhibit an app they’ve created for cell phones, tablets or computer devices. The challenge promotes innovations and engagement in STEM education, according to organizers.
The challenge was created in 2013 by District 18 Rep. Anna G. Eshoo and Rep. Bob Goodlatte from Virginia.
Apps can be about any topic a student or team is passionate about. It can be a game, tool or anything else, as long as it has been created within the last year. .
All entries must include a YouTube or VIMEO video demonstrating of what the app does and what the creators learned throughout the process.
Students can work in teams of no more than four. At least two of the teammates must be students in the same district to be eligible to participate.
App submissions will be judged on originality, creativity, user experience, design, and programming and coding skills. A judging panel of technology professionals, teachers and entrepreneurs will review entries and select winners.
Last year’s District 18 winners were St. Francis High School students Arnav Gudibande, Amar Ramachandran and Anuv Gupta. Their team created Peer2Peer, an app that connects students with local tutors specializing in different subjects.
The winning app from each congressional district will be highlighted at an exhibit in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
District 18 includes portions of Santa Clara, Santa Cruz and San Mateo counties.
For more information, visit CongressionalAppChallange.us
