Cong. Lloyd Smucker | Official U.S. House headshot
Cong. Lloyd Smucker | Official U.S. House headshot
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) is excited to announce that his office is hosting a Congressional App Challenge (CAC), an app competition for students in middle and high school.
The CAC accepts computer programs (or apps) written in any programming language, for any platform (desktop/PC, web, mobile, raspberry Pi, etc.).
The Challenge’s portal is now open. Students can register and submit their applications until November 1st, 2023. The competition is open to all students who meet the eligibility requirements, regardless of coding experience.
“I look forward to seeing students’ apps from across Pennsylvania’s 11th Congressional District. Having visited local schools in York and Lancaster County, I am certain that students will create truly innovative and creative applications. I encourage students to participate in the Congressional App Challenge to apply their classroom lessons to this unique STEM-based challenge,” said Rep. Smucker.
Students of all skill levels are strongly encouraged to participate and learn how to create their own apps. Winners will be selected by judges drawn from the local community and honored by their Member of Congress. Their apps are eligible to be featured on display in the U.S. Capitol building, on house.gov and on the Congressional App Challenge website.
The CAC was created because Congress recognized that STEM and computer-based skills are essential for economic growth and innovation and that the U.S. has been falling behind on these fronts. To maintain American competitiveness, it’s crucial that the United States invests in our youth now and helps them acquire these valuable skills. The CAC encourages students to pursue those skills and recognizes them for their efforts.
For further information about the Congressional App Challenge, please visit www.CongressionalAppChallenge.us.
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