Spanberger announces launch of annual Congressional app challenge
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U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger Monday announced the annual Congressional App Challenge, a competition open to middle and high school students in participating congressional districts nationwide. The winner’s work will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol later this year and shared on the U.S. House of Representatives’ website.
The challenge is a chance for youngsters to design apps and get hands-on practice with coding and computer science.
“The hardships of the past year have highlighted the importance of investing in diverse and talented STEM [science, technology, engineering and mathematics] innovators who can safeguard our national security, build back our economy, and create new opportunities for everyone,” Spanberger said. “If we hope to tackle the tough challenges our country faces in the coming decades, we need to give our students additional chances to strengthen their coding and computer science skills.
“This competition has the potential to inspire students from all walks of life to pursue a career in STEM — and it is a great step towards investing in the emerging technologies and innovations our country will develop in the future. I hope many Central Virginia students, parents, and educators will take advantage of this wonderful opportunity, and I look forward to seeing the tremendous work of our district’s young people.”
Students may register and submit an application starting June 24, but pre-registration is now open for students. For details, visit https://spanberger.house.gov/services/app-challenge.htm.
