GRASP (helping the General public Reach Astonishing Science Proficiency) wins Rep. Andy Levin’s 2021 Congressional App Challenge in Michigan’s Ninth District

When asked what inspired the creation of GRASP (helping the General public Reach Astonishing Science Proficiency), the students said, “According to Save Our Schools, 40% of children living in poverty aren’t prepared for primary schooling. Furthermore, according to the McKinsey Teacher sentiment survey, U.S. teachers rated remote learning a 3.5/10 in effectiveness, equating to schools being merely 35% effective. The idea had come up to Srikar and I when we began to take standardized exams in high school. Many of our peers had either registered for prep courses, ordered dozens of test books or found tutors. However, many of our close friends were unable to access options due to their hefty price tag. We realized that while some students are able to access online and paid resources, most students are not. Especially in the midst of a pandemic, the financial conditions of many families became fragile. Upon researching online, we found that most resources were limited in most capacity. There had to be another way, which is why we created GRASP, to help students receive detailed solutions to their problems, store these solutions and discuss them all in real time for free.”