ROANOKE (WSLS 10) - High School students can create an app for the Congressional App Challenge. It's a way for students to be creative and use STEM education -- Science, technology, engineering and math.
Congressman Robert Hurt is encouraging students in our area to compete. Students around the country will be entering. Apps are judged on the idea, design, coding and programming skills. The winning app will be on display in the U.S. Capitol.
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You have until January 15th.
More info can be found here.
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News release from Congressman Robert Hurt's office:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This year marks the second annual Congressional Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Academic Competition, the "Congressional App Challenge." This competition is designed to engage student creativity and encourage their participation in STEM education fields.
"I encourage all high school students who live in or attend school in the Fifth Congressional District to participate in this exciting competition," said Congressman Hurt. "We look forward to reviewing all of the entries, and we know we will be impressed by the ingenuity and talent represented by our youth in the Fifth District."
"An education focused on the STEM fields is of growing importance as our young people prepare for college and enter the workforce," Hurt continued. "This competition will encourage our youth to explore the STEM fields, while also allowing them to make a significant contribution to our community."
Participants may compete individually or in teams of up to 4 students. All entries must be an original in concept, design, and execution. All entries will be judged by an independent panel of expert judges.
To review the rules and guidelines please visit our website. The deadline for submission is midnight on Friday, January 15, 2016. If you have any additional questions, please contact Lauren Andrews in our Farmville office at (434) 395-0120.