Telepsy wins Rep. Hank Johnson’s 2023 Congressional App Challenge in Georgia’s Fourth District
Rep. Johnson has named Aubrey Allen, Jasmine Stamper, and Ariel Hibbert of Arabia Mountain High School as the winners of the 2023 Congressional App Challenge in Georgia’s Fourth District.
When asked what inspired the creation of Telepsy, the students said, “Our teacher ‚Äì Mr. Copeland at Arabia Mountain High School motivated us to come up with an app to help manage epilepsy. Once Mr. Copeland had a seizure during our history class. We were in deep shock because this was the first time we saw our teacher in that state. We moved with speed for his sake and called for help.
We were affected so much because we felt sorry for Mr. Copeland. We then moved and saw our favorite teacher being questioned. After that, we decided to create an app that would be effective. The app created would not only be helpful for our teacher but also for other people with epilepsy. This traumatic experience has pushed our shock to inspiration. Even in times of adversity, adversity could inspire, while technology can cause change.
Telepsy is a medical app that results from years of hard work and collaborations with doctors. It analyzes data and forecasts, tracks, and monitors seizures in relation to epilepsy.”
This year’s Challenge saw an unprecedented level of participation, with 374 Members of the House of Representatives hosting competitions, surpassing the previous record of 340. A remarkable 11,334 students from across the United States competed in this year’s Challenge, marking an impressive increase of nearly 1,000 participants compared to the previous record set in 2019. The enthusiasm and creativity these students display is a testament to the growing interest in technology and signal a bright future for American innovation. The surge of ingenuity continued with a whopping 3,645 original applications flooding in, nearly a thousand more than the previous year’s high. This remarkable growth showcases the exceptional talent and innovation within our nation’s youth.
The Congressional App Challenge is an official initiative of the U.S. House of Representatives, where Members of Congress host contests in their districts for middle school and high school students, encouraging them to learn to code and inspiring them to pursue careers in computer science. This resounding show of bipartisan support emphasizes the critical importance of STEM education in today’s rapidly evolving world. Each participating Member of Congress selects a winning app from their district, and each winning team is invited to showcase their winning app to Congress during our annual #HouseOfCode festival.