App Challenge
Congressional App Challenge
Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren is excited to announce that her office is participating in the 2022 Congressional App Challenge!
To register, click here.
Important Dates
- June 15 – Challenge officially launches
- November 1 – Deadline for students to register and submit their app online
- November 2022 – Judging period
- December 2022 – Winners announced!
More details on submitting a contest entry, the rules of the competition, and programming resources can be found at CongressionalAppChallenge.us.
About the 2022 Congressional App Challenge
The Congressional App Challenge is an annual Congressional Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Academic Competition designed to engage students’ creativity and encourage their participation in STEM education fields. The competition was established by the U.S. House of Representatives in 2013, and the pilot competition ran in 2014.
Criteria
The Congressional App Challenge is open to middle school and high school students who live or are eligible to attend a middle or high school located in the 19th Congressional District. Students may register as individuals or a team with up to four members. If competing as a team, at least two of the members must be eligible to compete in the 19th Congressional district.
Winner Details
The winner will be announced beginning of December. Judging period will take place in November.
The winners will have their app displayed on CongressionalAppChallenge.us and on House.gov for a year. Winners will also be invited to attend the #HouseofCode Capitol Hill Reception in Washington D.C. that will take place in Spring of 2023. Travel and accommodations will be at the winner(s)’ expense. Further details will be available later.
Previous Winners
Please click here to see all previous Congressional App Challenge winners nationwide.
Questions and Concerns
For any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact our office at (408) 271-8700 or email Angela Nguyen at angela.nguyen@mail.house.gov.