Noteworks wins Rep. Russ Fulcher’s 2024 Congressional App Challenge in Idaho’s First District
Rep. Russ Fulcher has named Abdulaziz Abbasov, a twelfth grader at Borah High School, as the winner of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge in Idaho’s First District.
When asked what inspired the creation of Noteworks, the student said, “I was inspired to create NoteWorks from my own experiences as a student. I often felt overwhelmed by lots of notes from classes and needed a more intuitive way to organize my notes. I wanted an application that allows for personalization—customizing notebooks with colors, icons, and images makes note-taking enjoyable. The ease of creating and editing entities reflects how we learn best when tools adapt to our needs. Ultimately, my goal was to help students feel organized and in control of their learning, turning note-taking into an engaging part of their educational journey.
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.