FRC FROGalyzer 1.0 wins Rep. Josh Brecheen’s 2024 Congressional App Challenge in Oklahoma’s Second District
Rep. Mike Rogers has named Atticus Cornett, an 11th Grader at Crossroads Christian School, as the winner of the 2022 Congressional App Challenge in Alabama’s Third District.
When asked what inspired the creation of FRC FROGalyzer 1.0, the student said, “Many scouting and data analysis apps exist for FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) applications, but no app could quickly analyze just a few teams and generate a data-driven comparison. During FRC competitions, teams are randomly paired up in alliances for each qualification match. For playoff matches, teams need to select other teams to join their alliance. Due to the high level of unpredictability from match to match, teams must have a quick and reliable system that generates on-the-fly decisions to achieve success. Unfortunately, teams that do not have this capability suffer from the lack of informed decisions, my team (FROG 3160) being one of them. Therefore, I was inspired to create FRC FROGalyzer 1.0 to fill this need, taking the first step in producing a quick and elegant robot data analysis solution available to all FRC teams. FRC FROGalyzer 1.0 is only the beginning, and I look forward to continually improving it to one day benefit all of the FRC community.”
This year’s Congressional App Challenge set new records, with an unprecedented 382 Members of the House of Representatives hosting competitions—surpassing the previous high of 374. An incredible 12,682 students from across the country participated, representing a growth of over 1,000 students compared to 2023. These talented students submitted an astounding 3,881 original applications, showcasing their creativity, passion for technology, and the limitless potential of America’s next generation of innovators. This surge in participation reflects the increasing excitement around STEM and highlights a bright future for American innovation.
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.
The program is a public-private partnership made possible through funding from the Broadcom Foundation, AWS, Rise, theCoderSchool, Apple, and others.
The 2024 Congressional App Challenge will launch in May of 2025, and eligible students can pre-register for the competition now.